Question

Which of the following is a possible medicinal use of cloning? 1. to clone sheep that produce the human protein alpha-1 antitrypsin used to treat cystic fibrosis 2. to clone hamsters that produce human erythropoietin to treat kidney disease 3. to clone cows that produce greater quantities of milk 4. to clone dinosaurs in order to study the evolution of predatory behavior 5. Both a) and b) are possible medicinal uses of cloning.

Answer 1

1 antitrypsin used to treat cystic fibrosis

2. to clone hamsters that produce human erythropoietin to treat kidney disease

Step-by-step explanation:

Cloning is an artificial process based on the reproduction of genetic copies (identical organisms) of certain living beings through a DNA strand. Thus, cloning, instead of using male (sperm) and female (egg) sex gametes is performed using somatic cells; In other words, the nucleus of the cells is removed, and a somatic cell is replaced.

Although a controversial topic that leads to many controversial discussions, cloning can greatly benefit human life through the medicinal use of its benefits. An example of this would be:

• antitrypsin used to treat cystic fibrosis

• to clone hamsters that produce human erythropoietin to treat kidney disease