A genetically identical copy of an organism. Clones have exactly the same DNA as their parent. Cloning occurs naturally (e.g. identical twins, bacterial reproduction) and can be done artificially in plants and animals.

What was significant about Dolly the sheep?

Dolly (born 1996) was the first mammal cloned from an adult (somatic) cell. This proved that a specialised adult cell could be reprogrammed to create a whole organism — previously scientists thought adult cells had permanently 'switched off' the genes not needed for their function.

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What is the name of the first mammal to be cloned from an adult cell?

A. Dolly the sheep
B. Woolly the dog
C. Nemo the cat
D. Rex the cow

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What is the process called when a plant is grown from a cutting?

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