Question
Explain the following terms:
i. Stem cells
ii. Cloning
iii. Genetically modified crops.
i. Stem cells
ii. Cloning
iii. Genetically modified crops.
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Answer
i. Stem cells are specialised cells that give rise to all other types of cells present in the body of multicellular organisms.
ii. Cloning is the process of production of a replica of any cell or organ or an entire organism.
iii. The crops which are developed by altering the DNA of natural crops are known as genetically modified crops.
ii. Cloning is the process of production of a replica of any cell or organ or an entire organism.
iii. The crops which are developed by altering the DNA of natural crops are known as genetically modified crops.
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