In the New Procedures Developed to Clone a Mammalian Cell

question 25

Multiple Choice

In the new procedures developed to clone a mammalian cell, the nucleus is removed from an egg cell and the nucleus from the adult to be cloned is injected inside this cell. If we did this process with a basketball, we would permanently damage the shell. What property of the cell repairs this damage?

• A) diffusion of cell membrane proteins
• B) carrier proteins restore the membrane lipids
• C) isotonic solutions
• D) outer and inner sides of the plasma membrane have identical carbohydrate chains
• E) the fluid-mosaic nature of the membrane

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Definitions:

Bone Marking

Features on the surface of bones, such as ridges and bumps, which serve as attachments for muscles and ligaments.

Pointed Process

Refers to a sharp, protruding part of a bone, often serving as an attachment point for muscles or ligaments.

Process

A projection or outgrowth of tissue from a larger body, often referring to structures in anatomy.

Spine

The column of vertebrae extending from the skull to the lower back, serving as a main support for the body and protecting the spinal cord.