Figure 17-4
Use this figure to answer the corresponding question(s).
-In Figure 17-1, the purpose of electrical shock at the stage of the process labeled A is to:
A) kill the egg cell nucleus.
B) initiate fusion of the two cells.
C) stimulate cell division.
D) induce mutations.
E) initiate apoptosis.

Question

Figure 17-4
Use this figure to answer the corresponding question(s). 
-In Figure 17-1, the purpose of electrical shock at the stage of the process labeled A is to:
A) kill the egg cell nucleus. 
B) initiate fusion of the two cells. 
C) stimulate cell division. 
D) induce mutations. 
E) initiate apoptosis.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The electrical shock at stage A is used to initiate the fusion of the two cells, which is a common technique in cloning and somatic cell nuclear transfer processes.

Figure 17-4 Use This Figure to Answer the Corresponding Question(s)