Resurrecting Dinosaurs Flashcards
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Q: Why is cloning dinosaurs unlikely with current technology?
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A: DNA degrades over time, and it is highly unlikely to find intact DNA after 66 million years.
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Q: What alternative approach has been proposed for “resurrecting” dinosaurs?
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A: Genetically modifying bird DNA to activate ancestral traits, such as tails, teeth, and clawed fingers.
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Q: Have scientists successfully cloned recently extinct animals?
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A: No, even cloning recently extinct animals has not resulted in viable long-term survival.
