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Human blood normally contains almost no DNA to start with. Red cells do not have nuclei.

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Before DNA test how was paternity tested?

Blood DNA paternity testing involves retrieving a blood sample from the alleged father, and child. The sample is obtained by pricking the finger and placing the blood droplet on a collection card. The card is sent away for analysis and results are returned in five to seven days!


What is before DNA?

What is DNA replicated before?


How valuable are red blood cells in DNA typing?

Red blood cells do not contain a nucleus, which means they lack DNA. As a result, red blood cells are not useful for DNA typing. Instead, white blood cells, which do contain DNA, are typically used for DNA profiling and typing in forensic analysis.


What is the source of DNA in blood?

DNA in blood comes from white blood cells, which contain the person's genetic information. When blood is collected for testing or analysis, the DNA can be extracted from these cells to study and identify specific genetic markers or sequences.


Which blood cell has DNA?

All groups of white blood cells have DNA. When a blood sample is procured for the isolation of DNA, the white blood cells are the target cells since they have nuclei containing DNA. Red blood cells on the other hand, contain neither nuclei nor DNA


Can DNA get extracted from a sterile cotton pad with blood?

Yes. You can get DNA from sterile cotton pad with blood for DNA finger printing.


How can blood test be a solution to baby switching?

Blood tests can test for DNA. DNA tests can be used to make sure that the baby's DNA matches the parents' DNA.


Which part of a blood cell is used for DNA profiling?

The DNA in the nucleus, although this would need to be a white blood cell as red blood cells have no nucleus, instead using the space to store oxygen.


Which are the tests which were employed before DNA was established as the rulebook for determining parenthood?

There were tests conducted even before DNA was introduced and these included : Blood typing, Serological testing and HLA testing. Unfortunately however, HLA requires a larger blood sample, preventing the test from being performed on small infants.


Is it possible to extract DNA from blood samples?

Yes, it is possible to extract DNA from blood samples. This process involves isolating the DNA molecules from the blood cells and purifying them for analysis or testing.


Where can you not get DNA from?

dna isn't found in red blood cells


Is DNA found in RBC and WBC?

You have about 25 trillions of RBC in your blood. They do not have nucleus in them and so no DNA. WBC has a nucleus and contains the DNA.