Clone

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-002131",
  "term": "Clone",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A population of cells or organisms that are genetically identical, having originated from a single ancestor cell or organism through asexual reproduction. In molecular biology, a clone can also be a collection of identical DNA molecules, such as those produced by recombinant DNA technology. Cloning is a fundamental technique in genetic engineering and biotechnology.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and the Environment",
  "see_also": [
    "sequence"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1992, 64, 143. 'Glossary for chemists of terms used in biotechnology (IUPAC Recommendations 1992)' on page 150 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199264010143)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/clone/"
}