Reproductive cloning
Reproductive cloning is a type of biological cloning which involves the production of an organism that's genetically identical to another organism. It is achieved through a process known as somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT), where the nucleus of a somatic cell is transferred to the cytoplasm of an enucleated egg.
Process[edit | edit source]
The process of reproductive cloning involves the following steps:
- Extraction of the nucleus from a somatic cell of the organism to be cloned.
- Removal of the nucleus from an egg cell.
- Insertion of the somatic cell nucleus into the enucleated egg.
- Stimulation of the hybrid cell to begin dividing and developing.
- Implantation of the developing embryo into a surrogate mother.
- Birth of the cloned organism.
Applications[edit | edit source]
Reproductive cloning has several potential applications, including:
- Reproduction of endangered species.
- Production of genetically identical animals for research.
- Reproduction of deceased pets.
- Production of genetically identical animals for organ transplantation.
Ethical and Legal Issues[edit | edit source]
Reproductive cloning raises several ethical and legal issues, such as:
- The potential for abuse of the technology.
- The lack of genetic diversity.
- The potential for physical and psychological harm to the cloned organism.
- The potential for exploitation of women as egg donors and surrogate mothers.
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