Which term describes an organism that is genetically identical to the parent, produced asexually?

• A. Genome
• B. Clone
• C. Karyotype
• D. Gene therapy

Answer: (B)

An organism that is genetically identical to the parent and produced without sexual reproduction is a clone. A clone is a genetically identical copy of the parent’s DNA, created through asexual means, so there’s no genetic mixing with another individual. This is why the term fits best: it specifically describes an offspring that mirrors the parent’s genome.

To contrast briefly: a genome is the entire set of genetic material in an organism, not a single copy. A karyotype is a chart showing the number and appearance of chromosomes. Gene therapy involves introducing or altering genes to treat disease. None of these describe an organism identical to the parent produced asexually as a clone does.