Applications of DNA Cloning
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What is the primary purpose of gene cloning?

  • To create genetically identical copies of an organism
  • To collect a random assortment of DNA fragments from a genome (correct)
  • To study human evolution and disease treatments
  • To produce human embryos for research purposes

    • Which type of cloning involves the production of a genetic duplicate of an existing organism?

  • Gene cloning
  • Reproductive cloning (correct)
  • Embryo cloning
  • All of the above

    • Which type of cloning is used to yield stem cells for studying human evolution and disease treatments?

  • Gene cloning
  • Reproductive cloning
  • Embryo cloning (correct)
  • None of the above

    • What is the term used to describe a collection of DNA fragments derived from the genome of an organism and cloned randomly into suitable cloning vectors?

    <p>Gene cloning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do some people oppose reproductive cloning?

    <p>It raises safety considerations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what stage of development are stem cells extracted for therapeutic cloning?

    <p>Blastocyst stage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of cloning involves the production of human embryos for research purposes?

    <p>Embryo cloning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of stem cells extracted from human embryos in therapeutic cloning?

    <p>To replace degenerating cells in Alzheimer's disease and cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of cloning is seldom successful in animals?

    <p>Reproductive cloning</p> Signup and view all the answers

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