Cloning
What does cloning copy?
DNA
What farm animal is bred to produce more milk?
Cows
What is one benefit of cloning?
Helps save endangered species.
What was the first cloned pet?
A cat.
True or False: Cloning creates identical organisms.
True
Can humans be cloned?
No
What is one disadvantage of selective breeding?
Loss of genetic diversity.
Why is cloning controversial?
It raises ethical and moral concerns.
What is a reason scientists clone animals?
Medical research purposes.
Can cloning be used on plants?
Yes
What type of cell is used in cloning?
A body (somatic) cell.
What is selective breeding used for?
Improving traits in plants and animals.
How can cloning help medicine?
It can create stem cells for treating diseases.
What is the success rate of cloning?
Less that 10%.
What country cloned the first monkey?
China
What is one type of cloning?
Reproductive cloning
Why do farmers use selective breeding?
To improve size, yield, or disease resistance.
How can selective breeding cause problems?
It can lead to genetic diseases from inbreeding.
What was the first cloned sheep’s name?
Dolly
How long did "Dolly" the sheep live?
6 Years
What is the process used to clone animals?
Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer
How is selective breeding different from cloning?
Selective breeding mixes genes, whereas cloning copies them.
What is one major risk of cloning?
Cloned animals often have health problems and shorter lifespans.
What was the first extinct animal to be cloned?
Pyrenean Ibex
What is the first mammal ever cloned?
A tadpole.