Question

Select the statement(s) that accurately compare the benefits of cloning, genetic engineering, and artificial selection.


Cloning and artificial selection are both used to produce superior organisms with desired traits.


Cloning and genetic engineering are both only used in growing organs for transplants.


Artificial selection and genetic engineering are both used in agriculture to create better crops.


Genetic engineering, artificial selection, and cloning are all used to create crops that grow stronger and are more nutritious.


Cloning and genetic engineering can both help humans with medical issues.

Answer 1

Accurate statements: 1, 3, and 5.

Brief explanations:
- 1 (true): Both cloning (replicating an individual with desirable traits) and artificial selection (selective breeding) are used to produce organisms with desired traits.
- 3 (true): Artificial selection (traditional breeding) and genetic engineering (introducing or editing genes) are both widely used in agriculture to improve crops.
- 5 (true): Both cloning (e.g., therapeutic cloning/tissue engineering) and genetic engineering (gene therapy, biologic production) can be applied to medical problems.

Incorrect statements:
- 2 (false): Cloning and genetic engineering are not only used for growing transplant organs — they have many other applications.
- 4 (false): Genetic engineering and artificial selection are used to develop improved crops; cloning is mainly used to propagate existing plants/animals, not generally to create new, stronger or more nutritious crop varieties.