2006-09-02 04:43:59 · 24 answers · asked by Dundee F 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
Theoretically possible, but not likely with current technology, that's what makes Jurassic Park good science fiction. The challenge of finding enough intact DNA or deducing and synthesizing the proper sequences and splicing them together is generally considered beyond current capabilities, and most likely will be for some time to come. Perhaps a more significant question might be what would justify the immense investment of time and resources necessary? Just because we could, doesn't necessarily mean we should.
2006-09-02 05:05:01 · answer #1 · answered by Traveller 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Even the mammoth reconstruction (using frozen material from an animal alive a few tens of thousands of years ago) is questionable - full unbroken DNA sequences have yet to be found.
Dinosaurs? We have yet to recover any meaningful DNA strings from material so old. Of course, you can always say anything is possible. So is winning 5 different national lottery jackpots, being struck by lightning twice and having a meteorite land in your garden, all on the same day. Possible, but extremely unlikely.
2006-09-02 15:15:05 · answer #2 · answered by Paul FB 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Virtually impossible.You would need an intact DNA sample and since the dinosaurs died millions of years ago it is very unlikely you would find any.Even if you did why would you want to?Dinosaurs were wiped out for a reason.
2006-09-04 11:27:18 · answer #3 · answered by kas 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, Betty Crocker has a new line of Instant Dinosaur Mix. Just add water and 1/4 tablespoon of butter.
2006-09-02 11:58:00 · answer #4 · answered by stevewbcanada 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not yet. In theory it is possible if we can find enough intact DNA. But WHY would anyone want to do this. The dinosaurs will not have suitable flora in the modern world to eat and do we really want the carnivores devouring us?
2006-09-02 17:18:15 · answer #5 · answered by cognito44 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not sure about that one ...but a recent story in the news bares similarities...
Scientists have take some DNA from a Wooly Mammoth that was frozen in ice .....in short they intend to use it alongside an elephants sperm and fertilise a female elephant with it , Obviously it wont be a purebreed Mammoth , but you know what these scientists are like ...if they can do it they will ..... cant really see this having any advantages to be honest
2006-09-02 11:51:41 · answer #6 · answered by ec_sincity 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
it is possible to create a dinosaurs as a robot or metal but not as a livingthing
2006-09-02 12:22:03 · answer #7 · answered by james m 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If we accept that the things in Jurassic Park are accurate but they would require more money than anyone would be willing to spend and more technology than we currently possess not to mention a better understanding of genetice, then yeah I would say that it is possible.
2006-09-02 11:47:38 · answer #8 · answered by tlets 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Not unless you can find some intact DNA.
As the OJ trial showed DNA is not the most stable of molecules. It certainly doesn't survive fossilisation, whatever Jurassic Park may urge to the contrary.
2006-09-02 11:47:28 · answer #9 · answered by narkypoon 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's a physics question. Build yourself a time machine, go back to the past - late Jurrasic period should do - and get some eggs. Be careful of T-Rex. The mommy T-Rex isn't going to like you taking her eggs.
2006-09-02 14:54:39 · answer #10 · answered by Techguy2396 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋