Pence compares six different cases of reproduction, from natural twinning to SCNT. What conclusion does he draw from this comparison?
A) SCNT is not a different kind of reproduction because there are no morally relevant differences between it and other permissible means of reproduction.
B) Because there is a low risk of harm for natural twinning, there will be a low risk of harm for SCNT.
C) both A and B
D) neither A nor B

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Pence's comparison was made to argue that SCNT is not a fundamentally different kind of reproduction compared to other permissible means of reproduction, such as in vitro fertilization or natural twinning. He states that there are no morally relevant differences between the methods of reproduction, and therefore, they should be treated equally morally. Therefore, the answer is A.

Pence Compares Six Different Cases of Reproduction, from Natural Twinning