Consider the following figure,which outlines cloning by nuclear transplantation.Why does the clone NOT resemble the surrogate mother?
A)The sperm came from a male donor,who would also pass some of his traits to the clone.
B)The embryonic cells are adversely influenced by the surrogate.
C)The DNA for the clone comes from the genetic donor,not the surrogate.
D)The nuclear material from the egg would influence the appearance of the clone.

Question

Consider the following figure,which outlines cloning by nuclear transplantation.Why does the clone NOT resemble the surrogate mother? 
A)The sperm came from a male donor,who would also pass some of his traits to the clone. 
B)The embryonic cells are adversely influenced by the surrogate. 
C)The DNA for the clone comes from the genetic donor,not the surrogate. 
D)The nuclear material from the egg would influence the appearance of the clone.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The DNA for the clone comes from the genetic donor, not the surrogate. While the surrogate provides the egg that receives the transplanted nucleus, the DNA and genetic material in that nucleus come solely from the donor. Therefore, the clone will inherit the genetic traits of the donor and not the surrogate mother.

Consider the Following Figure,which Outlines Cloning by Nuclear Transplantation