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DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is found in all living things (note though that viruses may contain RNA instead, it is not yet decided as to whether viruses are living or non living). Blood is a complex of red blood cells, white blood cells, and a straw coloured fluid. It is the blood cells that contain DNA as DNA is found in every cell of the body.

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What is the difference between animal and plant DNA extraction?

Plant DNA extractionPlant genomic DNA is more difficult to extract because of the plant's cell wall, which is removed by homogenization, or by adding cellulase to degrade the cellulose that makes up the cell wall. Also, the metabolites present in the plant cell may interfere with genomic DNA extraction by contaminating the DNA sample during the precipitation process.Animal DNA ExtractionPeripheral blood leukocytes are a main source of animal genomic DNA, but sample collection is difficult as blood must be withdrawn from the animal. Blood contains a range of compounds like proteins, lipids, white blood cells, red blood cells, platelets, and plasma, which can contaminate the DNA sample. The primary contaminant of animal DNA extracted from blood samples is heme, the non-protein component of hemoglobin.DifferencesThe differences between plant and animal DNA lie in the sequence of bases in the helix. Compounds found in plant cells are absent in animal cells, and DNA base sequences reflect this, as the genomic plant DNA is often larger than animal DNA. These differences affect extraction methods, as it impacts on yield and purity of DNA.


What does ctab use for isolation of DNA from animal blood?

CTAB (cetyltrimethylammonium bromide) is a cationic detergent used primarily for isolating DNA from plant tissues. It is not commonly used for isolating DNA from animal blood due to its inefficiency in removing protein contaminants and potential interference with downstream biochemical applications. Instead, other methods like phenol-chloroform extraction or commercial DNA extraction kits are more commonly used for isolating DNA from animal blood.


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.


What is the function of DNA in animal cell?

DNA has all of the information for the cell to perform all of the tasks it needs to do.


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.


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.


Does animal DNA has sound?

No.


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.


What animal cries blood?

No animal cries blood