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Cloning is a broadly used term to classify any process that replicates an identical copy of any living organism. The copied material that consists of the identical genetic make-up, is referred to as the clone. In modern day, researchers have cloned a wide range of things: cells, tissues, cartilage, animals,etc,. Cloning is classified into three types of categories: gene, therapeutic, and reproductive.
GENE CLONING: This type of cloning is often refereed to as gene, DNA, or molecular cloning, where only the DNA of a cell is copied. After, this strand of DNA unites with some type of bacterial plasmid that will make the DNA multiply and replicate. THERAPEUTIC CLONING: This type of cloning uses the same process as Reproductive Cloning but, for different purposes. Unlike Reproductive Cloning, the final embryo is prevented from fully growing and instead, is used for scientific research( most commonly stem cell). REPRODUCTIVE CLONING: This type of cloning is the most commonly known type of cloning. In this process, which includes SCNT, an organism's nuclear DNA is replicated and is used to create the exact same creature.
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Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer is the process that is used to re productively clone an animal. During this, a completely new and viable embryo is created and implanted into a surrogate mother, where the pregnancy will be carried out as normally as possible. Reproductive Cloning is fairly new and is still developing and advancing. Today, the success rate falls between zero to three percent.
This is a really important process to understand because it's essential to the universal cloning process. If confused, refer back to the home page and view the slideshow, which takes you on a step-by-step process of Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer.
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AuthorCurrently a junior at LaFollette High School, Pauline Rouse has taken a great interest in cutting-edge genetics and stem cell research. ArchivesCategories |