The possibility that nuclear transplantation from one cell to another could produce stem cells is referred to as
A)totipotent cloning.
B)reproductive cloning.
C)therapeutic cloning.
D)multipotent cloning.

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The process of nuclear transplantation, also known as somatic cell nuclear transfer, involves transferring the nucleus of a somatic cell (non-reproductive cell) into an enucleated egg cell to create an embryo. In the context of stem cells, this technique can be used to create embryonic stem cells, which have the potential to differentiate into any cell type in the body. The use of this technique for therapeutic purposes is known as therapeutic cloning. Therefore, the correct answer is C) therapeutic cloning. A) Totipotent cloning refers to the creation of a genetically identical organism, B) Reproductive cloning also involves creating a genetically identical organism, and D) Multipotent cloning is not a commonly used term in the field of stem cells.

The Possibility That Nuclear Transplantation from One Cell to Another