Question

are cloned animals really exactly like? if a human being were cloned, would he or she be an replica of the parent who provided the dna? use what you know about heredity and environ (nature versus nurture) to form a detailed response.

Explanation:

Cloned animals (and a cloned human) would have the same DNA as the donor, so traits coded by genes (nature) like eye color may match. But environment (nurture) - diet, education, experiences - affects development. A cloned human might have similar genetics but different personalities, skills, or health issues from environmental factors (e.g., stress, nutrition) or epigenetic changes (gene expression altered by environment, not DNA sequence). So they aren’t exact replicas.

Answer:

Cloned animals and a cloned human would not be exact replicas of the DNA - donating parent. Genetically (nature), they share the same DNA, so inherited traits (e.g., eye color, blood type) coded by genes would match. However, environmental factors (nurture) like diet, education, social experiences, and even epigenetic changes (gene expression modified by environment, not DNA sequence) shape development. A cloned human might have similar genetics but differ in personality, skills, health (from factors like stress or nutrition), and life experiences. Thus, while genetically very similar, they aren’t an identical "replica" due to nature - nurture interactions.