What Is a Disadvantage of Cloning as a Propagation Technique

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Multiple Choice

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.

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