Cloning
By: Kaleigh Stagich
What is cloning?
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
- A clone is an identical copy of a plant or animal.
- There is a great deal of risk that comes with cloning.
- People have been cloning plants for 1,000's of years.
- Cloning is a very controversial topic.
- DNA cloning has been used since the early 1960's.
- People have used clones for organs that they need to live longer.
PROS
- Cloning certain animals may result in higher quality meat, milk, and wool.
- Cloning can happen naturally (Identical Twins)
- The FDA has approved cattle, swine, and goat clones are safe, as well as their offspring.
- There are no unique health risks to animal health compared to naturally created animals.
- Scientists may eventually be able to clone organs for people who are sick or injured.
- Scientists may eventually figure out how to clone extinct animals from remnants of their fur or bones.
CONS
- Cloning has a history of a great deal of failures.
- Clones often have health issues.
- Scientists have found it difficult to produce healthy clones continuously.
- The techniques of cloning have not yet been perfected.
- The majority of clones die almost immediately after birth due to developmental issues.
- Cloning has a greater deal than those that are naturally produced.
STORIES
Snuppy
Dolly
CONCLUSION
Citations
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