Cloning 4.6.2.5 Flashcards
1
Q
What are clones?
A
- organisms that are genetically identical to one another
- they contain exactly the same DNA
- they can be produced naturally or artificially
2
Q
What are examples of natural clones?
A
- Strawberry
- Bacteria
- Identical twins
3
Q
What are the possible uses of cloning?
A
- Mass producing animals with desirable characteristics
- Producing animals that have been genetically engineered to produce human products
- Producing human embryos to supply stem cells
4
Q
What are the problems with cloning?
A
- Many are born abnormally large
- Health problems
- Very few embryos survive until birth
5
Q
How do you clone plants by tissue culture?
A
-Using small groups of cells from part of a plant to grow identical new plants
6
Q
How do you clone plants by taking cuttings?
A
Gardeners take cuttings from healthy parent plants and place them in soil to grow a clone of the original plant.
