Question

question 3
(03.08 mc)
which of the following best describes an advantage of cloning?
○ can prevent genetic diseases
○ can increase genetic diversity
○ helps increase lifespan of cloned organisms
○ helps reduce health issues in cloned

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Option "Can increase genetic diversity": Cloning produces genetically identical organisms, so it does not increase genetic diversity. Eliminate this.
• Option "Helps increase lifespan of cloned organisms": Cloned organisms often have shorter lifespans due to epigenetic factors and telomere issues. Eliminate this.
• Option "Helps reduce health issues in cloned...": Cloning has many health issues like developmental abnormalities. Eliminate this.
• Option "Can prevent genetic diseases": By cloning cells with healthy genes (e.g., in therapeutic cloning), genetic diseases can be prevented as the cloned cells have the desired genetic makeup without disease - causing mutations.

Answer:

A. Can prevent genetic diseases