Definition of Clone
Clone
clo·ne
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A genetically identical copy of an organism or cell.
e.g. The scientist created a clone of the endangered species to preserve its DNA.
(noun)
a cell or an organism that is grown from only a single ancestor to which it is genetically identical, or a group of such cells or organisms;
e.g. Dolly was the first clone of a large mammal made by humans.
(verb)
to make an exact or identical copy of something;
e.g. They were able to clone the keys and get into the building without authorization.
(verb)
to create a cell or organism from a single ancestor to which it is genetically identical;
e.g. Scientists were able to clone the hybrid plant to make several such plants.
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