Question

Cloning is done by fusing nucleus of a male gamete with an enucleated ovum.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

• Cloning is a process in which the nucleus of a somatic cell is injected into an enucleated egg cell.
• Somatic cells are diploid and have 23 pairs of chromosomes. On the other hand, gametes are haploid and have only 23 chromosomes.
• When a haploid nucleus of an egg cell is replaced by a diploid nucleus of a somatic cell, the egg becomes diploid and starts developing into an embryo when placed in the uterus.
• Nucleus of a male gamete is haploid so when introduced into an enucleated ovum will not be able to develop into an embryo.