The term "Clone" is used to describe the offspring that are:

Key Points

• Clone is a term given to individuals that are morphologically and genetically similar to each other.
• Clones arise when the offspring develops from a single parental cell.
• In such cases, there is no fusion of gametes, meaning no fertilization occurs.
• As a result, there is no crossing over or recombination of chromosomes that takes place.
• Hence, the progeny contain the exact genetic makeup of the single parent.
• Such type of progeny is formed through asexual modes of reproduction.
• Examples of asexual modes where clones may be formed:
  • Budding
  • Fission
  • Fragmentation
  • Gemmule formation
  • Vegetative propagation

Hence, the correct answer is option 2.