The first cloned mammal, Dolly the sheep, was created using: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The first cloned mammal, Dolly the sheep, was created using:
A. In vitro fertilization
B. Artificial insemination
C. Recombinant DNA
D. Somatic cell nuclear transfer
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Dolly was cloned by transferring the nucleus from an adult somatic (mammary) cell into an enucleated egg, then implanted in a surrogate.

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Correct Answer: Option C


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