The production of genetically identical copies of the organisms by asexual reproduction is called:
Correct answer: B. Cloning
- A. Recombinant DNA technology
- B. Cloning
- C. Gene pharming
- D. None of the above
Explanation
The term cloning describes a number of different processes that can be used to produce genetically identical copies of a biological entity. The copied material, which has the same genetic makeup as the original, is referred to as a clone.
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