In Animals, What Is the Difference Between Reproductive Cloning and Therapeutic

question 46

Multiple Choice

In animals, what is the difference between reproductive cloning and therapeutic cloning?

• A) Reproductive cloning uses totipotent cells, whereas therapeutic cloning does not.
• B) Reproductive cloning uses embryonic stem cells, whereas therapeutic cloning does not.
• C) Therapeutic cloning uses nuclei of adult cells transplanted into enucleated unfertilised eggs.
• D) Therapeutic cloning supplies cells for repair of diseased or injured organs.

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