Term: clone
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.C01103

Definition:
 A population of genetically identical cells produced from a common ancestor. Sometimes, 'clone' is also used for a number of recombinant DNA molecules all carrying the same inserted sequence. 

Related Terms:
1) recombinant dna (http://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.R05203).
2) sequence (http://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.ST06775).

Source: PAC, 1992, 64, 143. 'Glossary for chemists of terms used in biotechnology (IUPAC Recommendations 1992)' on page 150 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199264010143)

Citation: 'clone' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.C01103

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