In cloning, the nucleus is implanted in:

Correct answer: B. Egg cell

  • A. Zygote
  • B. Egg cell
  • C. Sperm
  • D. Somatic cell

Explanation

In the process of cloning, a somatic cell nucleas is extracted and is inserted into the egg cell who doesnt have one either because it was removed or was never present from the start. This method does not require for a sperm cell mainly because the somatic cell has complete number of chromosomes to start the mitosis cycle without it.

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