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I originally thought that cloning a gene meant to put it into bacteria and have them express it. But sometimes I see it used and it seems like it's just a synonym for "identify the sequence and/or location of". So what does "clone a gene" really mean"

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"Cloning a gene" also just means making tons of copies of it, like in PCR, so you can sequence it

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    $\begingroup$ isn't making 'tons of copies' not regarded as 'amplification'? $\endgroup$
    – AliceD ♦
    Mar 3, 2015 at 1:51
  • $\begingroup$ I think it can be referred to as either amplification or cloning $\endgroup$
    – C_Z_
    Mar 3, 2015 at 16:07

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