Cloning is the production of
- A. organisms genetically identical to the original
- B. hybrids between two species
- C. organisms with random mutations
- D. gametes in the laboratory
Explanation
A clone shares the exact nuclear genome of its source, whether produced by cuttings, bacteria dividing or nuclear transfer. Hybrids and mutations increase variation, the opposite of cloning.
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