2006-08-04 09:57:18 · 8 answers · asked by rg 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
Technically, no. While the secretion of earwax itself does not contain DNA it does come into caontace with the cells that make up your skin. These cells do contain DNA and are mixed with earwax and it is almost imposible to remove them. So while "just-secreted" earwax does not contain DNA, any that would cound extract does.
2006-08-04 10:12:58 · answer #1 · answered by heyguy101 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No-that is as long as it is pure earwax. DNA is only present in living things. If the earwax comes in contact with a cell from the body or bacteria/viruses then it will have DNA from those living things. But earwax itself is a "chemical" compound and is non-living and therefore contains no DNA.
2006-08-04 19:20:39 · answer #2 · answered by scienceteacher05 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, so please think about that next time you leave a Q-tip at the crime scene :-)
Here is a list of bodily substances which contain DNA that can be used as evidence:
* Sweaty t-shirts
* Undergarments
* Semen stains
* Vaginal Stains
* Paper or plastic cup
* Glass
* Ear wax
* Fingernail clippings
* Socks
* Urine
* Licked stamps
* Cheek swabs
* Hair with roots
* Hair without roots
* Dried blood
* Whole blood
* Chewed gum
* Dental floss
* Cigarette butts
* Used tissue
* Dried skin
* Used razor
2006-08-04 19:26:50 · answer #3 · answered by ♪ ♫ ☮ NYbron ☮ ♪ ♫ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably. Kill someone with your earwax, did you?
2006-08-04 21:35:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, Yes there is.
Yours: Grumpy
2006-08-04 17:01:54 · answer #5 · answered by Grumpy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, it probably contains some dead skin cells, so I would guess yes, there is.
2006-08-04 22:45:45 · answer #6 · answered by bugnscout 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes there is . Even in toe nails .
2006-08-04 17:06:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is everywhere
2006-08-04 17:01:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋