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Teeth are a very common place to get DNA when you can't get any DNA from any other place. There is tissue inside your teeth that are very rich in DNA.

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Why is the DNA of humans and chimpanzees so very similar?

Humans and chimpanzees share a common ancestor, so their DNA is similar due to this evolutionary relationship. The similarities in DNA reflect the genetic inheritance passed down from their shared ancestor, with only small differences accumulated over time. These similarities show how closely related humans and chimpanzees are in the evolutionary tree.


Can a DNA test tell you what percantage of a race are you?

a genetics test can tell you were your ancestors were from and from there it can be guessed what percentage of a certain race you are. Also, note that "race" is an entirely fictional, artificial construct, and is not recognized scientifically as having any valid meaningful distinction between groups of humans. What DNA can tell you is where your ancestors' groups were primarily from, as human were quite insular and (relatively) immobile up until the last 1,000 years or so.


How many chromosomes did Homo Erectus have?

We can't know that for sure because we don't have a sample of Homo Erectus' DNA. We only have fossils which are just rock in the shape of bones. So basically the answer is that no one knows for sure the exact number


Which is closer to humans orangutans or chimps?

Oh, dude, orangutans and chimps are both primates, but chimps are actually closer to humans genetically. Like, we share about 98% of our DNA with chimps, while orangutans are a bit further away on the family tree. So, if you're looking for a closer cousin, it's the chimp, man.


How are humans and apes alike?

They are not alike. The most-oft used argument - that humans and apes share 99% similar genomes, has been proven wrong. The only comparisons done so far pertain ONLY to the 1% of the genome which codes for proteins. No comparison has been done between the ENTIRE human genome and ENTIRE chimp genome. Such a huge and costly study would undoubtedly yield a very low similarity. When comparing ONLY the 1% of the genome which codes for proteins, the similarity is between 70% and 96%, depending on the study. One reason why very few studies have been done on the NON-protein coding portion of the genome is because, for decades, many scientists assumed it was junk DNA - now we know this was completely wrong. So much for assuming. We now realize the NON-protein coding portion is responsible for many important functions such as preserving the genome itself! Also, a recent report unexpectedly found specific sequence patterns in "junk" DNA called "pyknons" which are responsible for determining when and where proteins are made. Furthermore, within this "junk DNA", the areas of greatest difference appear to involve regions which are structurally different (commonly called "rearrangements") and areas of heterochromatin (tightly packed DNA). The protein coding portion of the human genome has approximately 50% similarity with bananas. There are several reasons why this is so: 1) All life on Earth is based on the same carbon/water system. 2) In order to eat and digest bananas, we must share genomic similarities, otherwise we wouldn't be able to eat bananas in the first place. Genomic similarity among us is required for all of us to live on earth. 3) If we ever found another organism which we DIDN'T share any genomic similarities, that organism would be from a completely different planet with a different life-sustaining system altogether.

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How do you get DNA in dino run?

you get 1 DNA for every 8 eggs collected/critters eaten, so rainin lizards is a good speedrun for getting lots of DNA.


Is a DNA test right if it is taken from the people on different dates and if so can you get the case thrown out?

Because DNA is unchangeable, the date it's collected is irrelevant. It can be collected within an hour or in thrity years; it's still the same DNA. Testing methods and handling of the samples can affect the test results.


Can you live after being embalmed?

Embalming involves removing the brain, so no.


How did Anubis become god of embalmers?

Osiris took over from Anubis and Anubis had no where to go so he was told to do the embalming in which was very weird because anubis' daughter was the goddess of embalming liquids.


How is DNA collected?

It is also called "miniprep method". there certain other methods but i know about the miniprep method.It involves following basic steps:1. source to get the DNA like some samples2. increasing its quantity by PCR3. isolating the DNA out of unwanted substance into the pure form1. first the DNA containing solution is kept at the temp of 4 degree celsius so that all the enzymes get inactivated.2. it is treated with an anionic detergent so that the DNA makes a complex with it.3. the whole solution is treated with hot beta-merceptoethanol so that all the protein present gets denatured.4. it is then added with phenol:chloroform in the 24:1 ratio so that we get 2 layers.....a) upper organic layer which contains the nucleic acid i.e.DNA and RNAb) lower aqueous layer with cell debris and other unwanted material.5. the upper layer is decanted in another test tube6, now RNAse is added to remove RNA7. now NaOH is added to remove an anionic detergent.8. now ethanol is added to precipitate out the DNA in the form of smooling structure.


What does embalming mean?

It means to preserve a dead body! Next time go look it up!


What will you do with your data when it is collected?

The collected data is organized in a fashion so you can determine if the hypothesis is supported.


Is embalming haram for muslim. pls give your answer?

Answer: It is forbidden to embalm the body. The dead body is never placed on display anyway in Islam, so why embalm? The ruling is that the body is wrapped in plain cloth and placed in the grave on soil - so that it decomposes and returns to the earth completely.


How long can DNA forensic evidence last in clothes?

DNA forensic evidence can potentially last for many years on clothes if they are properly stored and preserved. Factors like exposure to sunlight, moisture, and chemical contaminants can degrade DNA over time, so evidence should be collected and stored in a controlled environment to ensure its longevity. Generally, DNA can be detected on clothes for several years if they are handled and preserved correctly.


State why DNA replicates.?

DNA replicates so that it can make an exact copy of the DNA molecule.


How do you use embalm in a sentence?

The ancient Egyptians used the system of embalming to protect the body from decaying so the dead person could go to the afterlife.It's a really good answer but the person asked for the word embalm not embalming. Can someone answer the question correctly?


Is bigfoot an animal or a person?

If the DNA of collected specimines can be trusted, which it can, then genetically speaking Bigfoot has DNA that fits in between humans and chimps. So he's not quite human but not quite great ape either. I like to think of Bigfoot as the 'missing link'. The findings are profound being that chimps are our closest relatives.