If a Scientist Were to Clone a Rat, the Genetic

question 146

Multiple Choice

If a scientist were to clone a rat, the genetic code in the new rat produced would share what percentage of its genetic code with its parent(s) ?

• A) it would share 50% of its genes with its mother and 50% with its father
• B) it would share 50% with its mother, but 0% with its father
• C) it would share 50% with its father, but 0% with its mother
• D) it would have only one "parent" and would share 100% of its genetic code with it

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Definitions:

Bubonic Plague

An infectious disease caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis, characterized by swollen lymph nodes, fever, and skin sores. Historically known as "Black Death."

Correct Code

The appropriate sequence of characters or symbols used to represent instructions, information, or data.

Septicemia

Generalized infection spread through the body via the bloodstream; blood infection.

Bacteremia

The presence of bacteria in the blood; an abnormal blood culture.