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Clone (Noun)

 

 

 

: "a plant or animal that is grown from one cell of its parent and that has exactly the same genes as its parent" [1.1]

 

 

Bringing Back the Dead
Cloning Athletes
Saving Endangered Species
Pet Cloning

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Dolly, the sheep, was the first clone of an adult animal

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Why Clone? 

 Over the last few years, scientists have discovered that there may be many benefits to cloning. Endangered species, family pets, animal athletes, and even extinct species are just the few of the groups who are being cloned.  

 

Ethics and Controversy

There are many ethical issues involved with cloning.  Religion, government actions, and social issues are just a few of the challenges scientists face.

Take the Quiz

Test out your knowledge about cloning.  What religion is supports cloning?  When was the first horse cloned? What is the success rate for clones? 

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