GENETICS & HEREDITY A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z                    HOME ABOUT CATEGORIES SITE MAP COPYRIGHT ADVERTISE CONTACT entire Web this site cloning Of an organism: a technique for making an exact genetic copy of an organism. Of a gene: copying the exact DNA sequence of a gene. Usually, "cloning a gene" refers to copying the DNA sequence from an organism's entire genome into a smaller, more accessible piece of DNA, such as a plasmid. Related category    • GENETICS AND HEREDITY Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP