Group+2

__ Group 2- Cloning- Con __ Your first task is to research the issue of cloning. The information to include:
 * 1) The definition of biotechnology, genetic engineering and ethics
 * 2) The definition of cloning
 * 3) A __description__ of how cloning is done
 * 4) What organisms have been cloned and when
 * 5) What medical breakthroughs have been (or hope to be made) through the process of cloning
 * 6) Something else that you found interesting about cloning

In order to fulfill the requirements of the assignment, as a group, you must place all the above information on this WIki page. You must include a link to a webpage that contains information on cloning. Once you have completed this Wiki page, you will be asked to argue that cloning of animals should NOT be allowed in the United States. You must EACH be able to argue at LEAST 3 points against cloning. This will be done in a forum on Moodle. Keep in mind that I can (and will) check to see who adds things to this Wiki page, be sure to do your part and be an active participant in this assignment!!

vvgg Test

1) BIotechnology- The exploration of biological processes for industrial or other means Genetic engineering- The deliberate modification of the characteristics of an organism by manipulating its genetic material. Ethics- Moral principles that govern a person's or group's behavior.

2) Cloning- To make an identical copy of.

3.) Cloning occurs when a DNA nucleus is taken from an embryotic cell and placed in an unfertilized egg. Scientist then used a electric shock or a chemical method to stimulate the cell, after idivides it is implanted into a host mother.

4.) The first animals to be cloned were tadpoles in 1952. Dolly, the sheep was cloned in 1996. A cat and some rabbits were cloned in 2002. In 2003 a rat an horse were cloned. A dog was cloned in 2005.

5) Scientist hope to be able to further understand the cells and human DNA. Someday they hope to be able to cure cancer by cloning other cells. Also they hope to be able to clone healthy organs that can be used as transplants for people in need. Scientists have learned how to clone not only brain tissue, but stem cells that can be used for ANY kind of tissue in the human body.

6) There are multiple types of cloning recombinant DNA technology or DNA cloning recombinant DNA technology or DNA cloning, reproductive cloning, and therapeutic cloning.

Link: [|Cloning Info]