PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

GENETICS AND DISEASE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A scientist cloned a goat. Which of these is a true statement about the cloned goat?
A
It has new genes and traits
B
It lacks the genes for reproduction
C
It has the genes that are identical to the original goat
D
It looks the same but has different genes.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A scientist cloned a goat. Which of these is a true statement about the cloned goat? It has genes that are identical to the original goat. A clone is produced from the same DNA as the original organism.

Detailed explanation-2: -Which of the following would be an example of gene therapy technology? Development of a nasal spray that contains copies of the normal gene that is defective in persons with cystic fibrosis. The human genome project has involved sequencing and mapping the human genome.

Detailed explanation-3: -Transgenic animals have been generated to understand normal physiological processes such as metabolism and blood cell production. Transgenic animals have been used to model human diseases and to develop new treatments. Transgenic crops have been produced that are resistant to infectious diseases and grow faster.

Detailed explanation-4: -Recombinant DNA Technology It allows scientists to further research human disease and create new organisms that can provide medicine or help advance human needs. For example, bacteria that can help reduce environmental pollution can be created to clean up waste sites.

Detailed explanation-5: -Gene therapy is a technique that modifies a person’s genes to treat or cure disease.

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