This can be any type of cell, but skin cells and blood cells are commonly used.
Step 2: Remove the nucleus from the somatic cell.
This is done using a process called enucleation. The nucleus contains the DNA of the donor organism, which will be transferred to the egg.
Step 3: Obtain an egg from a female donor organism.
The egg must be unfertilized, meaning it has not yet been fertilized by sperm.
Step 4: Remove the nucleus from the egg.
This is done using the same process as enucleation.
Step 5: Insert the nucleus from the somatic cell into the egg.
This is done using a process called nuclear transfer. The egg now contains the DNA from the donor organism.
Step 6: Stimulate the egg to divide.
This is done by adding chemicals to the egg. The egg will then begin to divide and develop into an embryo.
Step 7: Implant the embryo into a surrogate mother.
The surrogate mother is a female organism that will carry the embryo to term and give birth to the clone.
Step 8: Allow the clone to develop and be born.
The clone will develop over the course of several months and will eventually be born as a healthy organism.