How much of our DNA is shared with a banana ?

Answer 1

About 60%, which is proof that some of need to get over ourselves.

Answer 2

Haha, yes its about 50-60%. However, when you keep in mind that only 30% of our DNA is associated with a gene, and then only 1-2% of our DNA actually codes for protein, even a few percentage differences in a DNA code are clearly capable of making totally different organisms. Most of the DNA in animals, and especially plants, is 'junk' DNA. We used to think it was all very important, but it turns out most multicellular organisms just have loads of non-coding DNA. It does sort of serve a purpose, in a sense, because it helps divide the active areas of our DNA into separate segments, making it more likely that a recombination event or mutation will lead to a new protein.

I suspect that most of the 50-60% DNA we share with banannas doesn't code for anything at all.

Answer 3

Actually most of your DNA is shared with all sorts of other creatures because DNA contains the same basic ingredients in whatever organism it's residing in.

Answer 4

i think maybe only man shared DNA with banana and you know why lol

Answer 5

Hey Mr tally man tally me bananas , DNA and am a lonely chromosome .

Answer 6

0%. We dont share any valid DNA with vegetable matter

Answer 7

I dont know about percentage's but in my case it's about 6 inch's , i dont usaully brag !

Answer 8

I think it's around 50%.

Answer 9

Guess it depends how far up the evolutionary tree you are????

Answer 10

if you're a boy its 50% depends...
lol