Question

the diagram below shows the cloning of a carrot plant. which statement is true for the newly cloned carrot plant as compared to the original carrot plant? 1 it has half as many chromosomes and a different set of genes. 2 it has the same number of chromosomes and a different set of genes. 3 it has the same number of chromosomes and the same genes. 4 it has twice as many chromosomes and the same genes.

Explanation:

Cloning is a form of asexual reproduction. In asexual reproduction, the offspring (the cloned carrot plant) has the same genetic material (same number of chromosomes and same genes) as the parent (the original carrot plant).

Answer:

It has the same number of chromosomes and the same genes.