What is a disadvantage of cloning as a propagation technique?

A) Cloning produces monocultures that can potentially be wiped out by a single disease.
B) Cloning is more expensive and more difficult than growing from seeds.
C) Cloning is time-consuming, with slow results.
D) Cloned organisms are dangerous and unpredictable.


Answer: A

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