Question

What is cloning?

Hint:

Recall the meaning of producing genetically identical copies.

Answer 1

Step 1: Definition:
Cloning is the process of producing a large number of genetically identical copies (clones) of a cell, gene/DNA fragment, or a whole organism through asexual (non-sexual) means, so that every copy is an exact genetic replica of the original.

Step 2: Examples:
It includes molecular cloning of a gene into a vector, and whole-organism cloning such as the cloning of the sheep Dolly by the somatic cell nuclear transfer technique.