Cloning a Mammoth

This is the practice of producing a genetically identical cell or organism

• Cloning

• Biotechnology

• Genetic Engineering

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What is the primary goal of cloning a mammoth?

• To bring back extinct species

• To create a new species

• To study mammoth behavior

• To improve genetic diversity

Which of the following techniques is most likely used in the process of cloning a mammoth?

• CRISPR-Cas9

• Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer

• Gene Therapy

• Polymerase Chain Reaction

What is a major ethical concern associated with cloning extinct animals like the mammoth?

• Impact on current ecosystems

• High cost of cloning

• Lack of scientific interest

• Difficulty in obtaining DNA

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Which of the following is a potential benefit of cloning a mammoth?

• Restoring ancient ecosystems

• Creating a tourist attraction

• Developing new food sources

• Increasing zoo populations

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What is a significant challenge in cloning a mammoth?

• Finding a suitable surrogate

• Lack of interest from scientists

• High cost of research

• Public opposition

Which animal is most likely to be used as a surrogate mother in mammoth cloning?

• Asian Elephant

• African Elephant

• Woolly Rhino

• Siberian Tiger

What scientific field is primarily involved in the cloning of a mammoth?

• Genetics

• Astrophysics

• Botany

• Ecology

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How does the DNA of a mammoth compare to that of an elephant?

• Very similar

• Completely different

• Identical

• Slightly similar

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What is the role of a surrogate mother in the cloning process?

• To carry the embryo to term

• To provide genetic material

• To conduct the cloning experiment

• To analyze DNA sequences