In embryo cloning one embryo is split to form a number of identical embryos which are then implanted into surrogate mothers. Which of the following statements is NOT true about embryo cloning?
A. it is a form of artificial twinning
B. each animal born is identical to the others
C. it is used to replicate embryos which have been genetically modified to produce human therapeutic proteins
D. the egg and nucleus are treated by a mild electric shock to stimulate development
Answer:D
In embryo cloning one embryo is split to form a number of identical embryos which are then implanted into surrogate mothers. Which of the following statements is NOT true about embryo cloning?
A. it is a form of artificial twinning B. each animal born is identical to the others C. it is used to replicate embryos which have been genetically modified to produce human therapeutic proteins D. the egg and nucleus are treated by a mild electric shock to stimulate development