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Taka Posted 18 years ago
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cell division

Cloning is reproduction of an organism by cell division. A cell-nucleus from the organism to be reproduced is transferred to an unfertilized egg whose own cell-nucleus has been removed.

The book in hand translates the 'cell division' as that of cell stage, but I wonder if it is really so. 
Rather than that, isn't it 'cells divided by experimenters'?
  

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Taka The book in hand translates the 'cell division' as that of cell stage I don't see the connection. I don't quite grasp what is meant by 'cell stage'. Taka Rather than that, isn't it 'cells divided by experimenters'?

— CalifJim

  • Taka The book in hand translates the 'cell division' as that of cell stage I don't see the connection.
  • I don't quite grasp what is meant by 'cell stage'.
  • Taka Rather than that, isn't it 'cells divided by experimenters'?
  • No.
  • Cell division means the process by which one cell divides to form two cells.
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TakaThe book in hand translates the 'cell division' as that of cell stage
I don't see the connection. I don't quite grasp what is meant by 'cell stage'.
TakaRather than that, isn't it 'cells divided by experimenters'?
No. Cell division means the process by which one cell divides to form two cells. Multiple cell divisions
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CalifJimNo. Cell division means the process by which one cell divides to form two cells. Multiple cell divisions beginning with a fertilized egg cell are the basis of the growth of organisms.
I know. And that is a natural biological process, isn't it? Is that really a technology used in cloning? Why 'cloning by cell division'?

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TakaI know. And that is a natural biological process, isn't it? Is that really a technology used in cloning? Why 'cloning by cell division'?
It's not the technology but the dependence on the natural process that is the central issue for the author here. by cell division thus means by [making use / taking advantage] of the natural process of c
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That makes sense. I see.
Thanks, Jim! 
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