Cloned
Cloned is an adjective describing something produced by cloning, the process of creating genetically identical copies of another entity. It can refer to DNA sequences, cells, organisms, or digital data. The term stems from clone, from the Greek klōnē meaning "twig" and entered scientific use with genetics.
In biology, cloning includes several approaches. Gene cloning copies specific DNA fragments for research and biotechnology.
Notable milestones include Dolly the sheep (1996), the first mammal cloned from an adult somatic cell. Since
Ethical and regulatory concerns accompany cloning, including animal welfare, genetic diversity, consent, and potential impacts on
Digital cloning refers to duplicating data, software, or virtual agents, and is a related but separate use