Clone bank
Clone bank
A Clone bank (pronunciation: /kloʊn bæŋk/) is a collection of cloned DNA fragments that represent the genomic content of a particular organism. The term is derived from the English words "clone", which means to create an identical copy, and "bank", which refers to a storage facility.
Etymology
The term "clone" originates from the Ancient Greek word "klōn", meaning "twig". This is in reference to the process by which many organisms reproduce by budding or splitting off a new individual from an existing one. The term "bank" comes from the Italian word "banca", which means "bench" or "counter". In the context of a clone bank, it refers to a repository or storage facility.
Related Terms
- Cloning: The process of producing similar populations of genetically identical individuals.
- Genome: The complete set of genes or genetic material present in a cell or organism.
- DNA: Deoxyribonucleic acid, a self-replicating material present in nearly all living organisms as the main constituent of chromosomes. It is the carrier of genetic information.
- Gene: A unit of heredity which is transferred from a parent to offspring and is held to determine some characteristic of the offspring.
- Genetic Engineering: The deliberate modification of the characteristics of an organism by manipulating its genetic material.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Clone bank
- Wikipedia's article - Clone bank
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