Cloning and Conservation Quiz

What is the primary goal of cloning endangered species like Kurt?

• To enhance biodiversity and improve ecosystems

• To increase the population of domestic animals

• To create identical copies of animals

• To replace extinct species with new ones

What was a significant challenge faced in cloning the Pyrenean Ibex?

• Lack of interest in the species

• High survival rate of clones

• Limited success in pregnancies

• Abundance of genetic material

How does cloning help in maintaining genetic diversity?

• By creating new species

• By increasing the number of identical animals

• By reintroducing lost genes into the population

• By eliminating weaker genes

Why is biodiversity loss considered an existential threat?

• It causes rapid climate change

• It increases the number of predators

• It leads to overpopulation of species

• It disrupts basic resources like food and water

What is a potential benefit of increasing genetic diversity through cloning?

• Decreased population sizes

• Better adaptation to climate change

• Increased vulnerability to diseases

• Increased inbreeding

What is the role of gene banks in conservation?

• To create new species

• To store genetic material for future use

• To eliminate genetic diversity

• To replace natural habitats

What is the main idea behind rewilding?

• To eliminate invasive species

• To restore ecosystems by reintroducing native species

• To create artificial habitats

• To domesticate wild animals

What is a major ethical question regarding cloning for conservation?

• Is cloning more important than habitat preservation?

• Should we focus only on large mammals?

• Is it right to interfere with nature?

• Should we clone domestic animals?

What is the purpose of the Pleistocene Park experiment?

• To eliminate all predators from the Arctic

• To restore native ecosystems by reintroducing animals

• To develop a new type of grassland

• To create a new species of wild horses

What is a limitation of current cloning technology in conservation?

• It guarantees the survival of all species

• It is expensive and has uncertain outcomes

• It focuses only on small insects

• It is too cheap and widely available