Cloning Definition A clone is an organism produced

Cloning

Definition • A clone is an organism produced by asexual reproduction that is genetically identical to its parent … except 1/8 th your size.

The Cloning Process • In 1996 The first successful cloning of a mammal occurred • The cloning involved differentiated (specialized) cells from an adult animal

Step 1 • The DNA was removed from an unfertilized egg cell of one sheep

Step 2 • An udder cell was removed from a different sheep

Step 3 • The cells were fused using an electrical shock

Step 4 • The cell was allowed to divide in vitro

Step 5 • The cell was implanted into a surrogate mother (pregnant)

Step 6 • Birth: Dolly was born on July 5, 1996. She was the only egg that survived of 277 tried.

Potential Uses of Cloning • Cloning plants and animals with good traits • Preventing endangered species from extinction

Potential Uses of Cloning • Cloning organs that would not be rejected

Potential Uses of Cloning • Cloning an army/ super race

Movie or Reality? • Movie: The 6 th Day – Company: Re. Pet – Re. Pet can clone your lost pet Reality: Little Nicky – Company: Genetic Savings & Clone – Woman pays $50, 000 to have her cat cloned in 2003

Bioethics: • Does a clone have rights? • If your clone could replace a failing organ, would you “kill” them for it?

Cloned Animals • Noel, Angel, Star, Joy, and Mary • Idaho Gem (first cloned mule) • CC (Copy Cat) first kitten cloned