Cloning

Gapfill exercise

Cloning is the process of   a genetically identical copy of an

organism. Researchers have been experimenting with cloning since

the 1900s, when they attempted to create genetic copies of animal

embryos. As   became more advanced, it became possible to

make clones of fully-grown creatures. The first successful cloning of an

adult organism was in 1996, when a British   group managed to

produce a cloned sheep. The sheep’s name was Dolly, and she lived

for six years. Scientists have since managed to clone many other types

of animals. In fact, there are now   that offer expensive pet

cloning services. The idea of human cloning has come up in

scientific  , but many people have ethical concerns about the

consequences. Because of this, human cloning is illegal in several

countries.
Comprehension questions
1. In the 1900s, researchers attempted to
clone
A. adult humans
B. fully-grown animals
C. animal embryos

2. The 1996 cloning experiment produced

a cloned
A. baby
B. pet dog
C. sheep

3. Scientists have not cloned humans

because
A. they don't know how to do it
B. people have ethical concerns
C. it costs too much money

Discussion/essay questions
1. The article says that many people have ethical concerns about
the consequences of human cloning. What do you think some of
those concerns might be?
2. Do you think human cloning should be legal? Why or why not?