Reproductive Cloning and Embryology Quiz

Test your knowledge on genetics, embryology, and reproductive cloning. Explore ethical concerns, techniques, and breakthroughs in this quiz.

#1

Which mammal was the first to be successfully cloned?

Sheep
Dog
Mouse
Cat
#2

What is the term for the process by which a single cell develops into a multicellular organism?

Differentiation
Mitosis
Embryogenesis
Morphogenesis
#3

Which organism was famously cloned by scientists in 1996, marking a significant breakthrough in reproductive cloning?

Dolly the sheep
Rover the dog
Whiskers the cat
Nibbles the mouse
#4

What term describes the merging of an egg cell and a sperm cell during fertilization?

Blastulation
Cleavage
Syngamy
Implantation
#5

What is the term for the process by which a fertilized egg attaches to the uterine wall and begins to grow?

Implantation
Fertilization
Gestation
Cleavage
#6

What is the primary technique used in reproductive cloning?

In vitro fertilization
Somatic cell nuclear transfer
Embryo splitting
Gamete intrafallopian transfer
#7

In embryology, what is gastrulation?

Formation of gametes
Formation of blastocyst
Formation of germ layers
Formation of the placenta
#8

What is the term used to describe the development of an embryo outside the uterus, typically in a laboratory setting?

In vivo fertilization
Artificial insemination
In vitro fertilization
Embryo implantation
#9

During which stage of embryonic development does organogenesis occur?

Cleavage
Gastrulation
Fertilization
Neurulation
#10

What is the term for the process by which cells become specialized for particular functions?

Differentiation
Proliferation
Fertilization
Cleavage
#11

What is the purpose of SCNT (Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer) in reproductive cloning?

To fuse sperm and egg cells
To create embryonic stem cells
To generate an embryo using a donor nucleus
To implant a fertilized egg into a surrogate mother
#12

What ethical concerns are associated with reproductive cloning?

Risk of genetic abnormalities
Loss of genetic diversity
Potential harm to surrogate mothers
All of the above
#13

Which of the following is a potential application of reproductive cloning?

Producing genetically identical organisms for research
Creating designer babies with specific traits
Reviving extinct species
All of the above
#14

Which ethical principle argues against reproductive cloning on the grounds that it could lead to the commodification of human life?

Autonomy
Non-maleficence
Justice
Dignity
#15

What is the main advantage of reproductive cloning in agriculture?

Increased genetic diversity
Reduced risk of disease
Ability to produce genetically superior livestock
Lower production costs

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