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By Graham and Josh

The production of genetically identical

organisms via “somatic cell nuclear transfer”. Somatic cell nuclear transfer refers to the

process of removing the nucleus of a somatic cell of an organism and transferring it into an oocyte from which the nucleus has been removed.

What is Cloning?

An embryo that, as a result of the

manipulation of human reproductive material, contains a diploid set of chromosomes obtained from a single human being.

Human Cloning

Paragraph 5(1)(a) of the Act states: No person

shall knowingly create a human clone by using any technique, or transplant a human clone into a human being or into any non-human life form or artificial device.

Penalties for contravening the prohibition are severe: a maximum fine of $500,000 or ten years in prison, or both.

The Law

Therapeutic Cloning

Genetic Illnesses

“Super Humans”

Moral Relativist’s Position

Strongly opposed Embryos are harmed and killed It devalues human life and what it means to

be human It is a disgrace to human dignity

Catholic Church’s Position

If we allow human cloning to occur, floodgates

for genetic testing/experiments will open Stem Cell Research Genetic Modification

How does it affect the good?

Human cloning should not be done Loss of individuality Breach of security What happens to failed experiments?

Our Opinion