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Genetic and acquired diseases can be cured by cloning.

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True
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The correct option is B False
Human cloning has been used to create stem cells which can cure many genetic and acquired diseases. If a person is suffering from kidney disease and requires a new kidney, he can be provided by kidney developed from his own stem cells using cloning technique. This technique is used to create healthy stem cells from a diabetic patient which will produce insulin after successful transplantation into the body. However, cloning technique would be help in curing acquired diseases.
Thus, the correct answer is 'False.'

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