1. By Graham and Josh

2. What is Cloning?
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 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.

4. Human Cloning
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 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.

5. The Law
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 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.

6. Moral Relativist’s
Position
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 Therapeutic Cloning
 Genetic Illnesses
 “Super Humans”

7. Catholic Church’s
Position
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 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

8. How does it affect the
good?
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 If we allow human cloning to occur, floodgates for
genetic testing/experiments will open
 Stem Cell Research
 Genetic Modification

9. Our Opinion
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 Human cloning should not be done
 Loss of individuality
 Breach of security
 What happens to failed experiments?