Essay On The Pros And Cons Of Human Cloning
Introduction
Cloning involves the process of nuclear transplantation. During this process, the nucleus of a fertilized organism’s egg is replaced by a nucleus of an organism’s cell. If the procedure is successful, the fertilized egg will grow into an identical copy of that organism. In human cloning, the process is more complicated due to the complex nature of human DNA.
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Most people agree that human cloning isn’t morally and ethically acceptable due to religious issues and health concerns. The process of cloning organisms has always create unforeseen and serious consequences. An example of these consequences is the premature death of the first cloned sheep named Dolly. Dolly suffered a lot of health problems, including but not limited to DNA degradation, lung disease, arthritis and premature aging. Dolly’s health problems got so severe that scientists decided to end her life at the age of 6.
The Pros of Human Cloning
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These unforeseen consequences could contaminate the natural human DNA, causing other health problems. The contamination of genes could happen during interbreeding with cloned humans or cloned organ transplant.
• Criminals could use human cloning to get away with crimes or exploit human cloning for unethical business practices. They could make money by using cloned humans as slaves, organ donors or to commit crimes on their behalf. http://energyfanatics.com/2014/03/20/human-cloning-ethics-pros-cons/ Pros of Therapeutic Cloning
• Cloning can help to create vital organs - minimizing the waiting period.
- Organ are made from the patient’s own cell which results in the organ not rejecting.
- There is no need for organ donors.
• Researchers can study the regeneration of organs.
Cons of Therapeutic Cloning
• It relies in stem cells which are only found in embryos. Only a small portion of these stem cells are usable.
• There is a chance that the cells may mutate and cause
Cloning involves the process of nuclear transplantation. During this process, the nucleus of a fertilized organism’s egg is replaced by a nucleus of an organism’s cell. If the procedure is successful, the fertilized egg will grow into an identical copy of that organism. In human cloning, the process is more complicated due to the complex nature of human DNA.
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Most people agree that human cloning isn’t morally and ethically acceptable due to religious issues and health concerns. The process of cloning organisms has always create unforeseen and serious consequences. An example of these consequences is the premature death of the first cloned sheep named Dolly. Dolly suffered a lot of health problems, including but not limited to DNA degradation, lung disease, arthritis and premature aging. Dolly’s health problems got so severe that scientists decided to end her life at the age of 6.
The Pros of Human Cloning
• …show more content…
These unforeseen consequences could contaminate the natural human DNA, causing other health problems. The contamination of genes could happen during interbreeding with cloned humans or cloned organ transplant.
• Criminals could use human cloning to get away with crimes or exploit human cloning for unethical business practices. They could make money by using cloned humans as slaves, organ donors or to commit crimes on their behalf. http://energyfanatics.com/2014/03/20/human-cloning-ethics-pros-cons/ Pros of Therapeutic Cloning
• Cloning can help to create vital organs - minimizing the waiting period.
- Organ are made from the patient’s own cell which results in the organ not rejecting.
- There is no need for organ donors.
• Researchers can study the regeneration of organs.
Cons of Therapeutic Cloning
• It relies in stem cells which are only found in embryos. Only a small portion of these stem cells are usable.
• There is a chance that the cells may mutate and cause