The Low Success Rate and Age-Related Diseases Associated with Reproductive

question 23

Multiple Choice

The low success rate and age-related diseases associated with reproductive cloning is thought to be due to

• A)genetic imprinting.
• B)the age of the donor cell.
• C)cell cycle problems.
• D)large offspring syndrome (LOS).

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Definitions:

Tertiary Amine

An amine where the nitrogen atom is connected to three alkyl or aryl groups.

Ethanol

Ethanol, also known as ethyl alcohol, is a volatile, flammable, colorless liquid commonly used as a psychoactive drug in alcoholic beverages and as a solvent in the chemical industry.

Metabolic Oxidation

The process in which organic substances are broken down to produce energy in cells.

Carboxylic Acids

Organic compounds containing a carboxyl group (-COOH) that are characterized by their acidic properties.