Why Another Cytoplasm? Cloning, Variations Explored

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Cloning involves transferring the nucleus from a donor cell into a denucleated ovum, creating a zygote capable of developing into an organism. The discussion raises questions about the choice of using a different species' cytoplasm for the host egg cell, highlighting the differences between an ovum and a donor cell. The inquiry focuses on why the host egg cell was sourced from a different species rather than the same species or individual as the donor nucleus. Further research is suggested to clarify these points.
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Cloning is done in this way (image.jpg)
But why they used another cytoplasm...?
And does the cytoplasm differe from one individual to another...?
 

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An ovum and a donor cell are very different types of cell. The completely nucleus is placed in a denucleated ovum to create what is essentially a zygote that will have the correct cell biology to go on and develop into a full organism.
 
I think the OP is trying to ask why the host egg cell was taken from a different species of sheep and not from the same species or even the same animal from which the donor nucleus was obtained.

I don't have the answer atm; need to do some research...
 

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