Cloning
Cloning is the process of producing individual organisms with identical genomes, either by natural or artificial means. In nature, some organisms produce clones through asexual reproduction; this reproduction of an organism by itself without a mate is known as parthenogenesis. In the field of biotechnology, cloning is the process of creating cloned organisms of cells and of DNA fragments.
Cloning is the process of producing genetically identical organisms or cells from a single ancestor. It occurs naturally in asexual reproduction, but can also be achieved artificially through techniques like somatic cell nuclear transfer. The first cloned mammal, Dolly the sheep, was born in 1996, highlighting potential applications in medicine, agriculture, and research. Cloning raises ethical, legal, and social concerns, particularly regarding human cloning. In biology, "clone" can refer to groups of cells, organisms, or genes with identical DNA. Advances in cloning contribute to regenerative medicine, endangered species conservation, and the study of genetic diseases.
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