Cloning Techniques Quiz

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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?

Genetic engineering

Tissue culture

Cuttings (correct)

Embryo transplants

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?

They grow into new plants that are genetically identical to the parent Signup and view all the answers

How are genetically identical clones produced using embryo transplants in animals?

By transferring egg and sperm cells from parents with desirable traits Signup and view all the answers

Which method of plant cloning is important for preserving rare plant species or commercial use in plant nurseries?

Tissue culture Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between meiosis and mitosis?

Meiosis forms four non-identical cells, while mitosis forms two identical cells. Signup and view all the answers

What is the ploidy level of gametes?

Haploid Signup and view all the answers

How do gametes contribute to genetic variation in offspring?

Gametes contain a mixture of shuffled chromosomes. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of mitosis in the process of reproduction?

Mitosis generates many copies of cells. Signup and view all the answers

Which method of reproduction leads to differentiation of cells?

Sexual reproduction Signup and view all the answers

Why are the advantages of sexual reproduction considered the disadvantages of asexual reproduction?

Sexual reproduction results in genetic variation. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between cloning in the lab and adult cell cloning?

Cloning in the lab produces genetically identical offspring, while adult cell cloning results in clones of the adult body cell. Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of adult cell cloning?

Extracting an adult body cell nucleus and placing it in an unfertilized egg cell. Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential benefit of adult cell cloning?

Aid in research on embryo development. Signup and view all the answers

Why does cloning through adult cells reduce the gene pool diversity?

It creates offspring with the same genetic information as the adult body cell. Signup and view all the answers

What is a major risk associated with clones according to the text?

Low survival rate and potential genetic issues. Signup and view all the answers

How can adult cell cloning potentially benefit extremely endangered species?

By helping to bring back species that have become extinct. Signup and view all the answers

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