Ethics of genetics assignment

An organism that has been extinct for quite some time may still have their cells, however time and climate may have badly decomposed the cell, leaving the DNA in poor condition unable to be used for cloning (Perl, 2006). The largest limitation to cloning an organism is the success rate – Just 0. 1 percent. The University of Utah has stated that possible failure may be caused by the two cells (egg and nucleus) may not be compatible with each other or may not divide or develop properly. The implantation of the egg into the surrogate mother may not be successful, and the pregnancy may fail.

There are also problems that may arise even if the clone is born. Many past clones have died of infections and other birth defects. When a clone is born, their chromosomes are shorter than normal, and having shorter telemeter. This may cause the clone’s cells to age faster, resulting in early death. Issues and implications associated with cloning Cloning is very controversial, and the media has released a series of information that has fueled some activists to lobby to make it illegal. First, cloning is considered to be ‘ playing God’.