cloning
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
The process of creating a genetically identical copy of a living organism or a piece of its DNA.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Scientists made headlines in 1996 with the _____ of Dolly the sheep."
Answer: cloning
In your own words, what does "cloning" mean?
The process of creating a genetically identical copy of a living organism or a piece of its DNA.
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