2006-07-04 17:14:05 · 3 answers · asked by sunshine_0327 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
Cloning is not practical at this time. Some success has come about with DNA replication but this science is in it's infancy. Gene splicing on the other hand and stem cell technology show promise in terms of developing new treatments for disease, injuries and birth defects. However, there are many ethical issues involved with cloning as well as the danger of developing or altering organisms and having unanticipated outcomes that can be harmful. Very minor mutations can cause extreme changes in structure and function.
2006-07-04 17:26:51 · answer #1 · answered by ValleyViolet 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I see it this way; if you are using the scientific method, your goal is to only be examining one variable in particular. If you test a new drug on mice for example, the drug may work differently based on the individual mouses'metabolism. But if you used cloned mice, you could assume that they all would respond to the experimental drug the same way and thus your results would be more accurate.
2006-07-05 01:05:09 · answer #2 · answered by bioguy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to clone organs ready to transplant
2006-07-05 00:21:49 · answer #3 · answered by Dennis S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋