Actually, its a known scientific fact that the more a cell replicates the higher likelyhood of mutations due to the ends of DNA strands wearing out. Its a copy of a copy. There is a certian amount of degregation in each successive generation.
All cells have a self destruct mechanism called apoptosis-programmed cell death that tells the cell that it has been alive long enough and its time to die. This is natures defence mechanism to protect against overpopulation and keep unregulated cell growth in check.
Thats why i have concerns.
Thank you all for your input. I will keep all of this in mind as i make clones and mothers.
So..................... if you know, why ask? it works for me, i do it all the time. with absolutely no issues. i know of many people that do this as well, with no issues. if your worried about it, then dont do it. easy.
Cells replicate to create new leaves and stems, are those going to mutate also as those cells degrade?
your creating new cells from old genes when your cloning, new cells are basically resetting the clock and generating new genes and cells. any time your working with life or genes there is a chance of mutations, even off of seeds.
your eating cloned beef, chicken, vegetables, pork.... you name it, your eating it. are these 5 legged cows, chickens with 3 wings, pigs that can fly?
but you know so no point in continuing the conversation.
good luck to you, and I'll think twice before answering a question from you again, cuz you already know.
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