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All of the following are advantages of cloning except _____________.Select one:a. Genetic consistency in organismsb. Generation of new cells and tissues from stem cellsc. A decrease in genetic variationd. Elimination of genetic diseases in organisms

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As we know cloning implies that we are reproducing a new individual that has the same exact genetic information as the original, cling is a very controversial topic and many things have been discussed in favor and against it, however, one that stands completely apart from other ethical issues, ecologically mass cloning can lead to an extremely reduced genetic variability and make the population vulnerable as happens with some plants like is the case of Agave tequilana. Therefore taking this into consideration we can say that the correct answer is option c.

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