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Genetic Cloning

Cloning is the process of making genetic copy of an organism. It has mixed reviews as some people believe it violates human rights issues.

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What are pros of cloning?

rebirth of a dead person , knowing how the baby will look a second you

What are the advantages and disadvantages in cloning a animal?

ADVANTAGES:

  • protecting endangered animal
  • helping infertile couples
  • same desired characteristics
  • provide organs for transplantation

DISADVANTAGES:

  • inheriting diseases
  • lead to less opportunity to create new varieties in the future
  • losing gene diversity

Is cloning illegal?

The disscussions of cloning are still very vague. It is well known that the cloning of human beings is illegal, due to religious problems. On the other hand the cloning of plants and animals is legal.

Why are cloning plants important?

Well, recently cloning has been attempted only for copying specific organs, not necessarily whole human beings. This is important because the cloning of specific organs can completely obliterate the need to transplant organs and would guarantee 100% compatibility. This has been considered immoral on some counterparts because the stem cells needed to follow through with cloning require stem cells.

What overall impression do movies about cloning have on society?

They reflect society's idea that scientists are concerned more with progress than with morals.

What are two different meanings for cloning?

Cloning (producing a clone) refers to creating a copy of a living organism. Some plants do this naturally, growing copies of themselves with the same genetic makeup. But for animals and humans, it would require growing a new individual from only a single parent.

Cloning has become used metaphorically for copying programs or operating parameters from one electronic device to another. This is sometimes illegally done to "piggyback" existing phone or data connections, often to record, intercept or steal information.

What is employee cloning?

Employee cloning is when the hiring manager hires people that are most similar to him or her. This method is unintentional but usually involves hiring someone with the same background, same education, or same personality characteristics.

What is the medical procedure for therapeutic cloning?

The pricedure is when DNA is extracted from humans cell inserted into a womens ovum develop and produce stem cells, Stem cells are removed from the pre embryo grown into specifi organ transplanted into the patient.

Where can one find information on therapeutic cloning?

One can find information on therapeutic cloning from Wikipedia. Therapeutic cloning involves cloning cells or tissue from an identical twins are commonplace.

What are the effects of Human Cloning on society?

So far none, as it isn't officially done.

Cloning has proven to be very difficult, with something like a 98% failure rate. And then getting a healthy clone with a normal life expectancy has shown to be just as hard.

Best guess is that cloning will remain expensive, along the lines of IVF babies, so it's unlikely "ever" to become a big thing.

There's not much call for concern, really. With the things we're already doing today, egg donors, sperm donors, surrogate mothers etc, the difference between these babies and a clone isn't as big as some might imagine, and we're dealing with those just fine.

Can you go to prison for cloning?

In some countries, cloning animals is legal but cloning humans is not. Those found cloning humans can face legal consequences such as fines or imprisonment. It's important to understand the laws in your specific jurisdiction regarding cloning to avoid potential legal issues.

Is animal and plant cloning OK?

Personally i think it is okay in plants but it is wrong in animals as they are living creatures.

How cloning becomes social issue?

Cloning is a social issue because it means that if the clone gets mad he/she can mess up one's life.

What are the economical advantages of cloning animals?

Cheap, fast and quality guaranteed ( because you choose the best one to reproduce)

What is meant by cloaning?

What is meant by cloning (not cloaning) is the scientific process of creating a duplicate of a living creature using the original creature's DNA. This DNA is inserted into a fertilized egg and is then grown in the normal manner.

Who uses cloning?

Scientists and researchers use cloning techniques to create genetic duplicates of organisms for medical research, studying diseases, and conservation of endangered species. It is also used in agriculture to produce plants and animals with desirable traits, such as disease resistance or high yield. Additionally, cloning has been used in the past for cloning pets and livestock.

What is your personal opinion on cloning?

Many people have a personal opinion on cloning. Most people do not think it is a good idea and there has even been a bill known as the Human Cloning prohibition Act made to Congress but was rejected. It was re-introduced again in May 2013.

How do you spread your genes?

One way to spread your genes is through reproduction, by passing your genetic material onto your offspring. This can occur through sexual reproduction, where genetic material is combined with a partner to create offspring. Another way to spread your genes is through kin selection, where individuals help relatives who share their genes to survive and reproduce.

What does cloning an animal refer to?

Cloning an animal refers to using an animal's DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid; its genetic material) to be able to recreate the 'same animal' that will grow and develop in the same way as the original, to produce an exact 'copy' of the original organism.