Which of the following is an objective of cloning farm animals?

A. to produce animals with high-fat meat
B. to produce medically useful substances
C. to prevent animal diseases
D. to produce perfect animals
E. to perfect the process in order to eventually clone humans


B. to produce medically useful substances

Scientists have continued to clone cattle, goats, mice, monkeys, pigs, and sheep. One objective of the cloning of farm and laboratory animals is to breed genetically identical animals that can produce substances useful in medicine, such as insulin and growth hormones. Another objective in cloning farm animals is the consistent production of prime, low-fat meat.

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