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Scientists Briefly Revive Extinct Frog from Dead Cells
Summary Questions
1. What was one unusual feature about the Rheobatrachus
silus frog?
2. Briefly explain the process called somatic-cell nuclear transfer.
3. Do the scientists feel that the results of their experiment have
promise for similar work in the future? Support your answer
with a quote from the article.
Extension Questions
4. What do you think? Should scientists bring extinct species back to life if they we can? Why or why not?
5. Is the extinction of a species a good thing for the environment? Explain your thinking.
6. What would be some advantages and disadvantages of bringing an extinct species back to life?