ok im doing a science fair project and i need to know if all living things have DNA such as trees or plants. If you can help in any way then leave a message
2006-09-24 06:21:06 · 9 answers · asked by luxurious_kitten 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
Every living thing has DNA, from bacteria to oak trees to mosquitos to humans. Containing DNA is one of the things that determines whether something is (or was) a living thing.
2006-09-24 06:29:01 · answer #1 · answered by pvreditor 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Every living thing has a DNA and we are all related.
DNA determines every inherited physical characteristic of every living thing.
The nucleotide of DNA consists of a deoxyribose sugar molecule to which is attached a phosphate group and one of four nitrogenous bases: two purines (adenine and guanine) and two pyrimidines (cytosine and thymine).
Scientists to examine DNA of George Washington trees
MOUNT VERNON, Va., — The DNA collected from 13 trees at Mount Vernon, planted under George Washington's supervision, will be profiled and cataloged as the first step in the creation of a genetic database for specific ornamental trees.
2006-09-24 06:27:35 · answer #2 · answered by Pey 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am not sure it is called dna but I was watching forensic file and they used tree bark on a suspects tires to determine that they had been in the location of the incident more like a fingerprint than dna
2006-09-24 06:24:45 · answer #3 · answered by sjn4421 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All plants, including trees, have DNA, as do all animals. There ARE quite a few life forms that DON'T have DNA, but they are all viruses and are much too small to see. All known cellular life forms, including bacteria, use DNA.
2006-09-24 06:23:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
All living beings have DNA. There are viruses that don't have DNA, but viruses aren't life forms as they are not able to replicate independently, i.e. they have to use host cells and their biologic machinery to replicate.
2006-09-24 06:30:17 · answer #5 · answered by Elly 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
all life, with the exception of a small number of viruses (hiv for instance) is based on dna. so yes, trees have it.
2006-09-24 07:09:38 · answer #6 · answered by nerdyhermione 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
To make it easier for you. ALL LIVING beings have DNA!
2006-09-24 06:27:38 · answer #7 · answered by WWE Insider! 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they do.
Look at http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=nucleotide&cmd=search&term=tree for lots and lots of genes from trees
2006-09-24 06:23:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
2006-09-24 06:26:13 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋