Dolly the Sheep and Cloning: A Scientific Revolution

The video discusses the cloning of Dolly the sheep, the first mammal cloned from an adult cell, and its profound impact on science and society. It covers the cloning process, media reaction, ethical debates, and political actions. The video also explores advancements in cloning and stem cell research, highlighting the contributions of scientists like Ian Wilmut and Shinya Yamanaka. Dolly's legacy continues to influence scientific research and ethical discussions.

What was the significance of Dolly the sheep in the scientific community?

• First animal to be cloned from a frog

• First mammal to be cloned from a plant cell

• First animal to be genetically modified

• First mammal to be cloned from an adult cell

What was the main challenge faced by Ian Wilmut's team in cloning Dolly?

• Obtaining funding for the research

• Successfully cloning an adult mammal

• Keeping the process a secret

• Finding a suitable surrogate mother

What was a major concern about the implications of cloning technology?

• The cost of cloning technology

• The potential for human cloning

• The lack of interest in cloning research

• The environmental impact of cloning

How did President Clinton respond to the cloning of Dolly?

• He remained neutral on the issue

• He encouraged more cloning research

• He issued a directive banning federal funds for human cloning

• He banned all cloning research

What was a significant impact of Dolly on stem cell research?

• It had no impact on stem cell research

• It sparked a debate on the use of embryonic stem cells

• It resulted in the banning of all stem cell research

• It led to the discovery of new stem cell types

What was a major breakthrough in stem cell research following Dolly's cloning?

• The development of a new cloning technique

• The discovery of a new type of DNA

• The cloning of a human being

• The creation of stem cells from adult cells

What was Shinya Yamanaka's contribution to stem cell research?

• He discovered a new type of stem cell

• He developed a method to reprogram adult cells into stem cells

• He banned the use of embryonic stem cells

• He cloned the first human

What was a key ethical issue addressed by Yamanaka's research?

• The use of human embryos in research

• The cost of stem cell research

• The environmental impact of cloning

• The lack of diversity in stem cell lines

What was the outcome of President Obama's decision on stem cell funding?

• He remained neutral on the issue

• He restricted funding to a few stem cell lines

• He lifted the ban on federal funding for stem cell research

• He banned all stem cell research

What is the current status of cloning technology in terms of efficiency?

• It remains largely inefficient

• It is no longer used

• It has become highly efficient

• It is only used for human cloning