How is cloning a form of asexual reproduction?

Since only one parent is involved in asexual reproduction, the offspring produced is genetically identical to the parent cell. Since they are exact copies of their parents, offspring is said to be a clone.

Does asexual reproduction make clones?

Asexual reproduction involves mitosis instead of meiosis. This means that all the offspring are clones of the parent.

What is cloning asexual?

As already mentioned, cloning is a form of asexual reproduction. No sex cells (gametes) are involved in the process. Because there is no need for a mate, the parent organism reproduces relatively faster than organisms that reproduce sexually.