Why is the offspring formed by asexual reproduction referred to as a clone?

  • A
    They are produced by mitosis.
  • B
    They are morphologically and genetically identical to the parent.
  • C
    They are produced by meiosis.
  • D
    They are produced by sexual reproduction.

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