Do animal whiskers contain DNA?

Question

I know you need a skin tag attached to hair in order to get DNA but I was wondering if whiskers were different.

Answer 1

Whiskers are just large hairs. They contain DNA, but it's best to get the entire hair, not just the shaft, for testing. You must get the root or bulb. A skin tag is unnecessary.

http://www.duerinck.com/archvdna.html

What makes animal whiskers unique is that they are used as sensory organs, so they are more sensitive than human hairs. When my cat had stitches we put one of those big white cone collars around her neck, and she kept trying to walk backwards because her whiskers told her she was in a narrow space.

(Exception--some animals use facial whiskers to communicate.)

Answer 2

You need a cell. Hair has no cells. But follicles have, so if the whisker falls out naturally due to long age, you might find DNA in the follicle.

Answer 3

yes you can get dna from whiskers end, same as a regular hair. whiskers are only different in that there is a more sensitive nerve. the hair is thicker/stiffer for vibration and sensitivity.

Answer 4

Seals, Walruses, Prairie Dogs Meercats, Beavers, Groundhogs, Cats, Dogs, Hamsaters, Mice, Ferrets, Rabbits, Chinchillas, Lions, Tigers, Capybara, Guinea pig. Catfish, Bears, Rats, Mice, Walruse, Horses, Cows. Just to name a few.

Answer 5

Yes, their whiskers also have the DNA in them.

Answer 6

All cells contain DNA, but I don't think whiskers are cells though. They are more like connective tissues.

Answer 7

Nah dude, all organic cells contain DNA.

Answer 8

Nope, they're the same.

Whiskers grow from follicles just like any hair, so as long as you keep the follicle intact, you have your DNA.

Hope this helps!

Answer 9

Maybe yes, because cat uesd to flatter its own 'feathers'. So, it could be, that's what I think.