Clone
(noun)
- A group of genetically identical cells or organisms derived from a single cell or individual by some means of asexual reproduction.
- An organism or cell that has been produced artificially and is genetically identical to a parent organism or cell.
- An exact copy or duplicate of an original.
Origin:
The word 'clone' comes from the greek 'klōn' meaning 'a shoot or twig.'.
Examples:
- The scientists were able to create a clone of the plant.
- The clone was created by splitting a single cell into two.
- The clone was an exact copy of the original in every way.
- The clone was used to study the effects of certain diseases.
- The clone was made in order to preserve the species.