Who was the British scientist known for leading the team that cloned Dolly the sheep in 1996 and passed away on September 10, 2023?
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Correct Answer :
B. Ian Wilmut
Sir Ian Wilmut, the British scientist who led the team that successfully cloned Dolly the sheep in 1996, passed away on September 10, 2023. His work on Dolly was a significant milestone in the field of cloning and stem cell biology.
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