Which of the following statements about asexual reproduction is TRUE?

a. The offspring are genetically identical to each other.
b. The offspring are genetically identical to their parent.
c. It is common in vertebrates.
d. The offspring are genetically identical to each other and to their parent.
e. The offspring are clones of each other but not clones of their parent.


D

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