Biology · Reproduction
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Newly produced cells/individuals which are identical in each other are known as:
- A
Genetically Modified
- B
Transgenic Animals
- C
Transgenic Bacteria
- D
Clones
Cells/individuals which are genetically identical to each other are called clones.
It is incorrect because genetically modified organisms (GMOs) involve the introduction of specific genetic changes, often from different species, whereas the question refers to identical individuals.
It is incorrect as transgenic animals contain foreign genes inserted into their genome, resulting in specific traits, while the question pertains to identical individuals.
It is inaccurate since transgenic bacteria carry genes from other organisms, serving specific purposes, whereas the question is about identical individuals.
It is the correct answer. Clones are genetically identical individuals resulting from asexual reproduction or laboratory techniques like somatic cell nuclear transfer.
Tagged under Biology · Reproduction · 2011