Similarities  in cloning and selective breeding

• cloning (not transgenesis) and selective breeding both transfer whole genome
• both selective breeding and cloning have the potential to reduce genetic variation in population.

Selective breeding

• harder to control which genes are passed on until sure both parents are homozygous
• takes several generations
• lots of unwanted cats
• problems of inbreeding.

Molecular Biology - cloning

• if successful the resultant cat is guaranteed to have the mutation

• low success rate / takes time to get a successful clone.

• old cells - aged animal.