One type of genetic engineering that is extremely controversial is cloning. Which of the following statements accurately describes an aspect of this process?

A. Identical twins are not clones.
B. A clone is genetically identical to the parent.
C. Fraternal twins are clones.
D. The egg and sperm cells in our bodies are clones.
E. A clone is an organism produced asexually from a cell from each of the parents.


Answer: B

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