Question

Consider the following statements pertaining to the differences between cloning and surrogacy:
1. In surrogacy, the product has the traits of only one parent whereas cloning ensures the traits of both the parents are present.
2. The process of cloning is asexual reproduction and surrogacy involves sexual reproduction.
Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 only
• C. Both 1 and 2
• D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

The correct option is A 1 only

A cloned product will be almost a xerox copy of only one parents and will have only the traits of one parent, whereas the process of surrogacy which is a form of assisted reproductive technology, the child will have the traits of both parents.