Cloning (AQA GCSE Biology): Quizzes
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What do cloned organisms have in common?
What do cloned organisms have in common?
Exactly the same genes
In tissue culture, what do plant tissue samples grow on?
In tissue culture, what do plant tissue samples grow on?
Agar jelly with hormones & nutrients
What is a key benefit of the tissue culture method?
What is a key benefit of the tissue culture method?
Save rare species from extinction
Why does tissue culture require sterile conditions?
Why does tissue culture require sterile conditions?
Prevent contamination by bacteria/fungi
How does taking cuttings compare to tissue culture?
How does taking cuttings compare to tissue culture?
It is a simpler method
When must embryo cells be separated in embryo transplant?
When must embryo cells be separated in embryo transplant?
Before they become specialised
What is the genetic relationship of babies born from embryo transplant?
What is the genetic relationship of babies born from embryo transplant?
Clones of the original embryo
In adult cell cloning, what is the purpose of the electric shock?
In adult cell cloning, what is the purpose of the electric shock?
To start the cell dividing
In adult cell cloning, who is the offspring genetically identical to?
In adult cell cloning, who is the offspring genetically identical to?
Adult that donated the body cell
What was significant about Dolly the Sheep in 1996?
What was significant about Dolly the Sheep in 1996?
First mammal cloned from an adult cell
What desired traits might farmers clone animals for?
What desired traits might farmers clone animals for?
High milk production/disease resistance
How can cloning help in medicine?
How can cloning help in medicine?
Produce organs for transplants