Clonal: meaning, definitions and examples
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clonal
[ หkloสnษl ]
biology term
Clonal refers to organisms or cells that are derived from a single ancestor, sharing identical genetic material. This term is often used in the context of cloning, where the genetic information is replicated to produce identical copies. Clonal organisms can arise naturally, such as in asexual reproduction, or artificially through scientific techniques. Clonal populations are significant in studies of genetics, evolution, and biodiversity.
Synonyms
cloned, identical, replicated.
Examples of usage
- Clonal cell lines are used in research.
- Many plants can reproduce clonally.
- The study focused on clonal variation in bacteria.
Translations
Translations of the word "clonal" in other languages:
๐ต๐น clonal
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฒเฅเคจเคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช klonal
๐ฎ๐ฉ klonal
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะปะพะฝะฐะปัะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ klonalny
๐ฏ๐ต ใฏใญใผใณใฎ
๐ซ๐ท clonal
๐ช๐ธ clonal
๐น๐ท klonal
๐ฐ๐ท ํด๋ก ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุนุงุจุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ klonรกlnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ klonรกlny
๐จ๐ณ ๅ ้็
๐ธ๐ฎ klonski
๐ฎ๐ธ klรณnal
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบะปะพะฝะฐะปะดัา
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแฃแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ klonal
๐ฒ๐ฝ clonal
Etymology
The word 'clonal' originates from 'clone', which was derived from the Greek word 'klon', meaning 'twig' or 'branch'. The use of the term in genetics began in the early 20th century, specifically relating to the process of creating a genetic copy of an organism or a cell. Cloning techniques evolved significantly over the decades, leading to advancements in both natural and artificial methods of reproduction. Today's usage encompasses a wide range of biological fields, including microbiology, agriculture, and conservation biology, reflecting the growing importance of clonal studies in understanding genetic diversity and stability.