Clone (noun or verb, “CLONE”)
The word clone has a couple of different, but related, meanings. A clone may be a genetic copy of an individual. That is, an organism that has the exact same DNA as another. Clone can also refer to copies of other biological entities, such as DNA or other molecules. Clone can also refer to the act of making such copies.
Identical twins are natural clones. They share the same DNA. In the lab, scientists might clone animals, plants, microbes and more. Many fields of science — from conservation to genetics — use this technology.
To clone an animal, scientists usually start with an Read Entire Article
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