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What is cloning in the context of biology?
What is cloning in the context of biology?
- Hybridizing two different species
- Creating genetically different copies of an organism
- Creating genetically identical copies of an organism (correct)
- Altering the genetic makeup of an organism
Which method is used in plant cloning to produce clones by taking a section of the stem?
Which method is used in plant cloning to produce clones by taking a section of the stem?
- Genetic engineering
- Tissue culture
- Cuttings (correct)
- Embryo transplants
What is the purpose of embryo transplants in animal cloning?
What is the purpose of embryo transplants in animal cloning?
- To create genetically unique offspring
- To transfer embryos between different species
- To alter the genetic material of the embryos
- To produce clones using egg and sperm cells (correct)
What happens when plant cells are placed in a growth medium with nutrients and hormones during tissue culture?
What happens when plant cells are placed in a growth medium with nutrients and hormones during tissue culture?
How are genetically identical clones produced using embryo transplants in animals?
How are genetically identical clones produced using embryo transplants in animals?
Which method of plant cloning is important for preserving rare plant species or commercial use in plant nurseries?
Which method of plant cloning is important for preserving rare plant species or commercial use in plant nurseries?
What is the main difference between meiosis and mitosis?
What is the main difference between meiosis and mitosis?
What is the ploidy level of gametes?
What is the ploidy level of gametes?
How do gametes contribute to genetic variation in offspring?
How do gametes contribute to genetic variation in offspring?
What is the role of mitosis in the process of reproduction?
What is the role of mitosis in the process of reproduction?
Which method of reproduction leads to differentiation of cells?
Which method of reproduction leads to differentiation of cells?
Why are the advantages of sexual reproduction considered the disadvantages of asexual reproduction?
Why are the advantages of sexual reproduction considered the disadvantages of asexual reproduction?
What is the main difference between cloning in the lab and adult cell cloning?
What is the main difference between cloning in the lab and adult cell cloning?
What is the process of adult cell cloning?
What is the process of adult cell cloning?
What is a potential benefit of adult cell cloning?
What is a potential benefit of adult cell cloning?
Why does cloning through adult cells reduce the gene pool diversity?
Why does cloning through adult cells reduce the gene pool diversity?
What is a major risk associated with clones according to the text?
What is a major risk associated with clones according to the text?
How can adult cell cloning potentially benefit extremely endangered species?
How can adult cell cloning potentially benefit extremely endangered species?
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