Scientists have genetically engineered a fruit fly ("Fly

Last updated: 7/26/2022

Scientists have genetically engineered a fruit fly ("Fly Zero") that can reproduce asexually; Fly Zero can clone itself so that all of their offspring will be identical to Fly Zero and identical to each other. The scientists state they are trying to examine the effects of no genetic variation. Josh states that the scientists' plan won't work- -- even if all the offspring are clones, there can still be genetic variation. Is Josh right? If he is, explain how genetic variation can happen in a population of clones. If he is not right, explain why not.