6.4 CLONING/BIOTECHNOLOGY Flashcards

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Define the term clones

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  • Genetically identical organisms
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State three benefits of cloning organisms

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1) All beneficial survival features are passed on
2) Rapid population increases
3) Reproduction only requires one individual

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State four disadvantages of cloning organisms

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1) Population grows excessively
2) Minimal diversity/variation
3) Limits natural selection
4) Population is vulnerable to environmental change

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Why are meristems used to clone plants

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  • Because they are stem cells that have the ability to divide and form new cells in plants
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State another term for meristematic cells

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  • Undifferentiated/unspecialised cells
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