What is an advantage of animal cloning?

• A. Improved /increase in food supply
• B. Increased genetic diversity
• C. Higher veterinary costs
• D. Reduced meat quality

Answer: (A)

An advantage of cloning is the ability to quickly produce more animals with proven desirable production traits, which can increase the overall food supply. By making genetic copies of high-performing animals, breeders can expand the number of individuals that grow efficiently, convert feed well, or yield favorable meat or dairy quality, helping meet production demands.

This idea rests on replicating proven genetics, but it’s worth noting that cloning tends to reduce genetic diversity since copies are genetically the same. It also involves significant costs and doesn’t automatically guarantee better meat quality, since outcomes depend on both genetics and management.