Somatic-Cell Nuclear Transfer process https://honchemistry.wikispaces.com/The+Three+Types+of+Cloning |
SCNT is a method of cloning. It is the most common one and the first cloned sheep was made through this process. Its name was Dolly the sheep. Although it did not live for long, it was created after 277 attempts. It is not a really reliable method to clone but, it can be perfected and improved in the future. A somatic-cell nuclear transfer would need a foster mother, a somatic cell (cell from any part of the body) and an egg cell.
First, you will need to obtain an egg cell. Second, you will need to obtain a somatic cell. Third, remove the nucleus of the egg cell and discard it. Fourth, take out the cell of the somatic cell. Fifth, insert the somatic cell's nucleus into the egg cell and fuse it using an electric shock. The zygote will start to divide and form into an embryo. After it develops into an embryo, you will need to put it back into the uterus of the foster mother. Later on, the foster mother will give birth to the clone.
Citation:
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Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer (Video)
"Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer (SCNT) Video." YouTube. YouTube, n.d. Web. 21 Oct. 2014. <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbZiOiPVG6c>.
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