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Clone
Something that is genetically identical to the cell or individual from which it was created. Cloning can occur in nature, such as when bacteria divide into two identical cells, or be the result of research. A clone can be an organism, a cell, a piece of DNA, or a group of cells or organisms.

Cell, DNA


 

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