vocabulary related to the topic cloning

2. Genetics
The study of hereditary.
Cloning
Transferring the genetic material from the
nucleus of an adult cell of na organism and
placing it into na egg whose genetic
material has been removed.
Clone Genetically identical cells or organisms
derived from a single cell.
Early stage of growth (of a living being9
Embryo
Gradual deterioration of organs and cells
Degenerative along with loss of function.
(disease)
Donor Person who makes the gift (sperm of male /
egg of a female donor)
Surrogate mother A woman who has a baby for another
woman who cannot have one

3. REPRODUCTIVE CLONING
Duplicating a(n) person/animal/plant
THERAPEUTIC CLONING
Duplicating part of a person
Embryos are not implanted
To be used in research / to treat diseases
Its aim is to produce new cells with which to treat or cure diseases;
these cells can develop into nerve tissue, blood or heart muscle (they
can be used to grow brain cells to cure those who suffer from
Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s disease), which are perfect-match tissue and
won’t be rejected

4. RISKS
Massive quantities of eggs required
Failed experiments / low success rate
Cloned animals die early Impact on mental development
Decline of genetic diversity High risks of birth defects
BENEFITS
Carry out research: causes of some diseases / develop methods to treat them
Replacing organs and other tissues
Saving endangered species
Help couples with genetic diseases
Fixing defective cells and replacing them to the patients
Slowing down the age
process

5. ETHIC
S
Embryos are already human – destroying them is murder
Relationships????
Human life is not an object
Religious issue

6. Top 15 Famous Animal clonings
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJ9Syd3GqQc

7. Top 15 Famous Animal clonings
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJ9Syd3GqQc