Question
Adult somatic cell nuclear transfer, also known as cloning, may potentially be a method to
recover populations of endangered species. Recently, cloning was used on the last surviving
cow of a rare breed from New Zealand.
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What is the strongest ethical and moral argument against continuing research and experiments
in cloning endangered species?
Answer
The strongest ethical and moral argument against continuing research and experiments in cloning endangered species is that it could lead to a decrease in genetic diversity, which is essential for species survival. Additionally, it could lead to a decrease in the natural selection process, which is necessary for species adaptation and evolution.