Chapter 10.4 GOT IT!

Question 1

Stem cells can retain the ability to become any type of cell because they are not yet specialized. Another term for “not yet specialized” is ________.

Answer 1

undifferentiated

Question 2

The use of stem cells to produce new organs is called ______ cloning.

Answer 2

therapeutic

Question 3

The use of stem cells to produce an individual is called ________ cloning.

Answer 3

reproductive

Question 4

______ therapy attempts to provide a replacement protein to cells that have a defective gene.

Answer 4

Gene

Question 5

Cloning often involves removing the _____ from a somatic cell and placing it in another egg cell.

Answer 5

nucleus