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Advances in Genetics

Question 4 • * SY2025-26 - 2002070 M/J Comprehensive Science 2 Sem 1 CR

Which best compares genetic engineering and cloning of animals?

Answer
A
Both result in offspring with a single, specific desirable trait.
B
Both result in offspring that are genetically identical to the original organism.
C
Both require that DNA be manipulated in some way.
D
Both require that only females are used in the process.

Explanation

Genetic engineering changes an organism’s DNA to introduce or alter a trait. Animal cloning uses DNA from a donor cell to produce an animal with the donor’s genetic makeup, so DNA is involved in the process as well. Cloning does not necessarily produce offspring with just one desirable trait, and genetic engineering does not make the offspring genetically identical to the original organism. Therefore, the best comparison is that both involve DNA being manipulated in some way.

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