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Is Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer the same as Cloning?

April 26, 2017CELL cloning nuclear somatic transfer

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Is Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer the same as Cloning?

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Yes. SCNT is a technique of cloning. The product of SCNT is nearly genetically identical to the somatic cell used in the process. (Of note, the product of SCNT is not technically 100% identical in that the cytoplasm of the oocyte includes mitochondrial DNA.) While SCNT is considered cloning, it is important to differentiate between therapeutic and reproductive cloning. The following FAQ addresses these differences.