1. Cloning

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

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

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

5. An udder cell was removed from a different sheep
Step 2
An udder cell was removed from a different sheep

6. The cells were fused using an electrical shock
Step 3
The cells were fused using an electrical shock

7. The cell was allowed to divide in vitro
Step 4
The cell was allowed to divide in vitro

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

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

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

11. Potential Uses of Cloning
Cloning organs that would not be rejected

12. Potential Uses of Cloning
Cloning an army/ super race

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

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

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