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Reproductive cloning differs from therapeutic cloning in that the goal of reproductive cloning is a. the production of specific cell types for medical purposes. b. an individual that is genetically identical to the original individual. c. an individual that is genetically different from the original individual. d. the production of specific tissues and organs for medical transplantation.

Name: Problem 4, Chapter 12: Essentials of Biology
Uploaded: 2021-03-18T14:37:20-08:00
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Description: Reproductive cloning differs from therapeutic cloning in that the goal of reproductive cloning is a. the production of specific cell types for medical purposes. b. an individual that is genetically identical to the original individual. c. an individual that is genetically different from the original individual. d. the production of specific tissues and organs for medical transplantation.

   Reproductive cloning differs from therapeutic cloning in that the goal of reproductive cloning is
a. the production of specific cell types for medical purposes.
b. an individual that is genetically identical to the original individual.
c. an individual that is genetically different from the original individual.
d. the production of specific tissues and organs for medical transplantation.

Essentials of Biology

Sylvia S. Mader,… 5th Edition

Chapter 12, Problem 4

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03/18/2021

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Therapeutic cloning is a process where specific cells or tissues are cloned for medical purposes. This does not result in the creation of a new organism. Show more…

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Reproductive cloning differs from therapeutic cloning in that the goal of reproductive cloning is a. the production of specific cell types for medical purposes. b. an individual that is genetically identical to the original individual. c. an individual that is genetically different from the original individual. d. the production of specific tissues and organs for medical transplantation.

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Therapeutic Cloning

Therapeutic cloning is a technique focused on generating embryonic stem cells for medical treatment rather than for creating a new individual. The process also typically involves somatic cell nuclear transfer, but its aim is to produce cells and tissues that can be used to study diseases, test new drugs, or potentially replace damaged tissues, thus offering avenues for regenerative medicine rather than reproductive purposes.

Reproductive Cloning

Reproductive cloning is a process in which an entire organism is created from a single somatic cell, leading to a new individual that is genetically identical to the donor. This technique is often achieved through somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT), where the nucleus of a donor cell is inserted into an enucleated egg, allowing the development of an organism with the same genetic makeup as the original.

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