Cloning

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-012982",
  "term": "Cloning",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The process of creating genetically identical copies of a biological entity, such as a gene, cell, or organism. In molecular biology, this often involves inserting a gene of interest into a vector and replicating it within a host cell. This technique is widely used for producing large quantities of specific DNA sequences or proteins for research and biotechnological applications.",
  "subject": "Analytical Chemistry",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2018, 90, 1121. 'Terminology of bioanalytical methods (IUPAC Recommendations 2018)' on page 1143 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2016-1120)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/cloning/"
}