The term 'clone' is applicable to offspring formed by asexual reproduction because:
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Correct answer: They are morphologically and genetically identical
Clones are individuals that are carbon copies of each other. In asexual reproduction, mitosis ensures that the genetic makeup remains identical to the parent.
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