Essay On Nuclear Transplantation Cloning

Nuclear Transplantation Cloning Nuclear transplantation cloning is a way of reproducing when one is unwilling or unable to use gametes. A procedure can remove the nucleus from an oocyte and replace it with a nucleus from a somatic cell. Then, a stimulus will cause the egg cell to start replicating. The gestation part is the same as with anyone conceived; one will be gestated for nine months before birth. There are controversial views on cloning, with Kass strongly opposing the idea. One of his concerns is with the loss of identity and individuality. The clone will have identical genes and similar appearance to another person, perhaps even one of his parents. This situation would be similar to identical twins, except for the age gap. Instead of growing up with another twin and expected to look alike, the clone would stand out from other children. People would wonder why he looked so closely to another person, and may find this similarity weird and unnerving. If numerous clones were made …show more content…
Clones would not lose their identity and individuality, as Kass was concerned. Rather, it is impossible to replicate oneself. Even if the DNA codes for specific atoms and cells, the cells would not be identical to the original person. There are countless ways atoms can bind to molecules. Molecules will end up forming cells, which in turn will create tissues and organs. Since there are numerous possibilities for each step leading to the creation of tissues and organs, it is theoretically impossible for people to even come close to having identical tissues and organs, whether or not they have the same genes. In addition, the brain is the most complex organ in the body. If organs such as the kidneys and liver will not be identical, the brain will most certainly not be identical, leading to different thought processes and attitude from cloned