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What makes dogs a better choice for the study of heart disease and lung disorders?
What makes dogs a better choice for the study of heart disease and lung disorders?
- Their large population in urban areas
- Their ability to learn tricks quickly
- Their similarity to humans in terms of lung and cardiovascular systems (correct)
- Their ability to mimic human emotions
What is the percentage of human breast tumors that have the BRCA1 gene similar to the one found in dogs?
What is the percentage of human breast tumors that have the BRCA1 gene similar to the one found in dogs?
- 65% (correct)
- 70%
- 90%
- 80%
What is required for cloning?
What is required for cloning?
- A surrogate mother from a different species
- DNA from a deceased organism
- Frozen cells only
- A donor cell from a living organism (correct)
What was Dolly the result of?
What was Dolly the result of?
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What is a common defect found in animal clones?
What is a common defect found in animal clones?
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Why is cloning important for endangered animals?
Why is cloning important for endangered animals?
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What can clones provide a unique window on?
What can clones provide a unique window on?
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What method introduces the transgene DNA at the earliest possible stage of development of the zygote?
What method introduces the transgene DNA at the earliest possible stage of development of the zygote?
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What is Retrovirus-mediated transgenics used for?
What is Retrovirus-mediated transgenics used for?
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What is used in Sperm-Mediated Transfer?
What is used in Sperm-Mediated Transfer?
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