Dolly the Sheep: The First Cloned Mammal

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What was Dolly the Sheep?
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Dolly was the first mammal to be cloned from an adult somatic cell.
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What type of cell was used to clone Dolly?
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An adult somatic cell specifically from the mammary gland was used to clone Dolly.
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When was Dolly the Sheep born?
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Dolly was born on July 5, 1996.
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In which facility was Dolly cloned?
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Dolly was cloned at the Roslin Institute in Scotland.
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Who led the team that cloned Dolly the Sheep?
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The team was led by scientist Ian Wilmut along with Keith Campbell.
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What technique was used to clone Dolly?
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Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer (SCNT) was the technique used to clone Dolly.
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Why was the cloning of Dolly significant?
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Dolly's cloning was significant because it demonstrated that specialized cells could be reprogrammed to create an entire organism.
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How long did Dolly live?
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Dolly lived for 6 years, from 1996 until her death in 2003.
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What health problems did Dolly experience?
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Dolly developed arthritis and lung disease, which were unusual for her age and raised concerns about cloning.
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What ethical concerns were raised by the cloning of Dolly?
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Dolly's cloning raised ethical concerns about animal welfare, human cloning, and the potential impacts on natural biodiversity.
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What was Dolly named after?
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Dolly was named after the singer Dolly Parton because the cell used came from a mammary gland.
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What was the genetic source of Dolly's DNA?
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Dolly’s DNA was sourced from a Finn Dorset sheep.
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How many lambs did Dolly the Sheep have?
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Dolly gave birth to six lambs during her lifetime.
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What is the difference between a somatic cell and a germ cell?
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A somatic cell is any cell of a living organism other than the reproductive cells, while germ cells are involved in reproduction.
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What impact did Dolly’s cloning have on science?
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Dolly's cloning paved the way for advancements in genetic research, reprogramming, and stem cell studies.
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