Which of the Following Problems with Animal Cloning Might Result

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following problems with animal cloning might result in premature death of the clones?

• A) use of pluripotent instead of totipotent stem cells
• B) use of nuclear DNA as well as mtDNA
• C) abnormal regulation due to variant methylation
• D) the indefinite replication of totipotent stem cells
• E) abnormal immune function due to bone marrow dysfunction

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Definitions:

Germ Cell

A cell that is a precursor to gametes (sperm and eggs) and has the potential to pass genetic material to offspring.

Embryonic Cell

A cell derived from an embryo, capable of differentiating into various types of tissues and cells in the body.

Disease

A disorder of structure or function in a human, animal, or plant, especially one that produces specific signs or symptoms.

New Opening

A surgically created passage or opening, commonly known as a stoma or ostomy.