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Questions
1. Explain briefly how the cloning process works in your own words
2. Considering what you’ve learned about epigenetics, will clones be identical for their entire lives? Why or why not?
3. Consider the pros and cons of cloning. Do you think this technology is important? Why or why not?
Click and Clone Answer
The cloning process, specifically the somatic cell nuclear transfer, mainly involves the nucleus, which contains the DNA. It begins by removing the nucleus of the egg cell and discarding it in a process called enucleation. Then, the nucleus of the somatic cell is likewise removed and transferred to the enucleated egg cell. Since a new nucleus has been substituted to the egg cell, the host cell will take some time to adjust and reprogram.