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Centre of the Cell > Learn & play > Ethics > Cloning

Cloning

A clone is an exact genetic copy of a living creature.

Scientists clone cells and animals to help understand how diseases, treatments and human cells work.

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Introduction

The DNA of a clone is identical to the original cell or organism.
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What is cloning?

There are two types of cloning: therapeutic cloning and reproductive cloning.
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Why do scientists clone?

Scientists clone cells in the laboratory so that they can understand disease and test medicines.
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Is it acceptable to clone?

Is it acceptable to create embryos and later destroy them, so that sick people can have medicines to help them?

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