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Statement: Should scientists be allowed to go for human cloning? Arguments: I. Yes, human cloning is going to be a terrific way to beat diseases and will give childless couples an opportunity to have baby. II. No, experts say that serious malformations have occurred in all species cloned so far, and it is sure it will happen in humans too. Scientists should not be allowed to meddle with nature.

if only argument I is strong.
if only argument II is strong.
If either I or II is strong.
If neither I nor II is strong

Correct Answer:

Explanation:

Allowing human embryo cloning will harness the benefits of embryonic stem cells that can potentially alleviate suffering in diseases such as diabetes, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's Hence I is strong .
People have witnessed serious malformation in all species cloned so far, which implies that success rate is abysmally poor. Low success rate makes argument II forceful.

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