JAMB Use of English 2001 Question 87

Question 87

Vocabulary in Context

Fill the gap with the most appropriate option: Some scientists are trying to ________ human beings in their laboratories

  1. A.imitate
  2. B.replicate
  3. C.implicate
  4. D.fabricate
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (replicate)

Explanation

To replicate is to make an exact copy, as in cloning human beings.