What ethical concern was raised by the Dolly the sheep cloning case?

• A. Whether Dolly was a real sheep
• B. Whether Dolly would be suitable for meat production
• C. Whether cloned animals can reproduce
• D. Whether cloning is cost-effective

Answer: (A)

Cloning Dolly brought to light questions about identity and what counts as a genuine animal. The ethical concern centers on whether a clone can be considered a real, autonomous sheep with its own life and welfare rights, or merely a copy of another. This tension about authenticity and moral status in cloned beings invites us to think about how we value, treat, and make decisions for clones. The other possibilities focus more on practical or economic aspects rather than the deeper issue of whether a cloned animal should be regarded as a true, individual animal deserving ethical consideration.