Biology GCSE
clone
What clone means in Biology GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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The offspring that results when the embryo develops, being genetically identical to the adult body-cell donor.
A group of genetically identical cells descended from one parent cell.
Topics that use clone
- Cloning (biology only) (AQA GCSE)
- Producing monoclonal antibodies (AQA GCSE)
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