RE: BIOTECH: First Cloned Cat

From: Harvey Newstrom (mail@HarveyNewstrom.com)
Date: Tue Feb 19 2002 - 09:08:15 MST


Chris Hibbert wrote,
> If you want the clone to look exactly like the
> original, better start with a breed where the appearance doesn't vary much
> from individual to individual.
>
> Human twins don't have identical fingerprints. It's the same principle.

I understand this, having minored in biology and having a twin brother
myself. My point was that people will not be able to use this to duplicate
their loved pet. The new pet will have a different personality and
appearance.

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