Clone
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Clone may refer to:
[edit] Science
- Clone (B-cell biology), a process of immunological B-cell maturation
- Clone (genetics), in molecular biology, an exact replica of all or part of a macromolecule (e.g. DNA)
- Clone (plant), in horticulture and biology, any organism whose genetic information is identical to that of a "mother organism" from which it was created
- Clone (cell biology), a group of identical cells naturally derived from a common mother cell; of significance in vertebrate physiology, and concepts related to immunology and cancer biology.
[edit] Computing
- Clone (computer science), a computer made by a third party, such as PC clones or Macintosh clones.
- Clone (database), a complete and modified copy of a database environment that's often used for development or testing purposes.
- Clone (function), various functions in computer programming
[edit] Entertainment
[edit] Music
- Clone (Threshold album), a 1998 album by British progressive metal band Threshold
- Clone, a song by punk band Avail, from their 1994 album Dixie
[edit] Other
- Clone (computer and video games), a game or game franchise heavily inspired by another
- Cl.one, an independent film
[edit] Mathematics
- Clone (algebra), a collection of functions with certain properties
[edit] Other uses
- Clone (voting), in voting systems analysis, a candidate identical to one already present in an election