Are seedlings clones of parents?

[Derrick]

Just wondering, I have this one plant I might let flower if they are.. Its spring traps coming up are already starting to make me think this plant will be a beast this summer.

 

[technoracer]

not sure if the seeds will be an exact clone (i think they won't), but leaf cutting will be exact. if you want to propagate it, and be 100% sure to get a clone, leaf cuttings are best.

tech...

 

[cactusdoug]

Technoracer is correct.

Cuttings and tissue culture propagation are considered clones.

Seeds are not, as they take some DNA from each of the parents.

CD

 

[Spectabilis73]

not quite true. clonal intregity is influenced bygenotype,  stress factors, cutting and transfering technique, and culture age

 

[pond boy]

The seedlings ewill be different just like human offspring.