The comment that spurred my comment concerned the stability of DNA.
You have to remember that offspring are only going to have the best DNA passed down to them, since many mutations would result in non-functioning gametes or non-viable offspring.
The best example I can think of spermatozoa production. DNA is copied in that process and a large % of spermatozoa are non-functional.
You have to remember that offspring are only going to have the best DNA passed down to them, since many mutations would result in non-functioning gametes or non-viable offspring.
The best example I can think of spermatozoa production. DNA is copied in that process and a large % of spermatozoa are non-functional.