I just curious what will happen to the DNA of the transfuse blood. Will it change to the receicers DNA. And as a follow-up question, will the transplanted bone marrow will produce blood of the same DNA as the donor or of the receiver.
2007-08-12 02:05:31 · 4 answers · asked by loyd 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
Mature Red Blood cells have no nucleus, hence no DNA. Same with platelets. White Blood Cells of a donor would circulate in the receiver with the donors DNA.
A bone marrow transplant would produce White Blood cells with the donors DNA. All the somatic cells of the donor would still be the original DNA. Yes, it could pose a problem in crime scene investigation.
2007-08-12 02:16:58 · answer #1 · answered by davidosterberg1 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Red blood sells do not have DNA
The white blood cells, not being stem cells, can not divide so their DNA is of little consequence. There is a possibility that a fragment of DNA from a dying blood cell could come in contact with a stem cell and interchange but very unlikely.
2007-08-12 02:12:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The transfused blood cells, which do have DNA, will die relatively quickly. Most of the time though, the transfusion keeps you alive long enough for your body to make enough of your own blood to replace the donated blood.
2007-08-12 02:15:49 · answer #3 · answered by jack of all trades 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
NO NO NO
2007-08-12 03:28:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋