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No, hair is not interchangeably used to describe DNA. However, hair is a source for DNA this is why when forensic scientists are involved in crime scenes, they look for any sample of which contains DNA, including hair.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 15y agoYes of course you can To do so you need the folliclular cells of the hair (meaning that the hair needs to be plucked with its 'roots') since these are the only living cells of the hair. The actual hair shaft contains no living cells or DNA and cannot be used for DNA identification.
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∙ 12y agoNo, the DNA is found in the skin attached to the hair. Csi is wrong
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∙ 13y agoYes. Hair is one of the easiest ways to find DNA besides skin cells.
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∙ 13y agoOf course you can, hair is probably the easiest to determine DNA
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∙ 10y agoThere is DNA in fingernail clippings. You can also find DNA in hair, skin, blood, saliva, urine, teeth, feces, and bones. Samples can be collected in a variety of ways.
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∙ 9y agoyes, Forensic analysis of DNA from hair samples is used for identification,
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∙ 13y agoyes if it still has the root attached
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∙ 10y agoYes.
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What is used to create a large sample of DNA for testing for a small sample of DNA?
PCR
Can a grandmother be used to get DNA testing for a grandchild?
Yes. But her genes would be less in common than with either parent. Better would be mitochondrial DNA testing.
Can a toothbrush be used for DNA testing?
it can, but this method is only 75% effective
Can hair be used for ancestry DNA?
Yes,but it will not be certain.
Is there any agency here in the Philippines that can do DNA testing?
There is paternity testing and DNA testing in the Philippines. It can also be completed at the United States embassy.
What is a single strand of DNA used for DNA testing called?
A single strand of DNA used for DNA testing is called PCR
Can hair be used for testing?
Yes, hair can be used for testing.
Common uses for DNA testing?
DNA testing is used to identify things.
Is DNA testing different between different species?
DNA testing is the same, no matter what species it is performed on. DNA testing can be used to find genetic abnormalities and establish biological connections.
What kind of equipment does IDT DNA sell?
IDT DNA sell equipment that would be used for DNA testing, microbatoric testing and medical testing. These things are very steral and highly expensive.
Why is hair used as evidence?
Hair can be used for a DNA profile.
What is used to create a large sample of DNA for testing for a small sample of DNA?
PCR
Can a grandmother be used to get DNA testing for a grandchild?
Yes. But her genes would be less in common than with either parent. Better would be mitochondrial DNA testing.
Does hair can be used for DNA test?
Yes.
What are the producers of DNA testing?
Genetic makers are the structural differences in DNA that are the producers of the DNA testing.
Can a toothbrush be used for DNA testing?
it can, but this method is only 75% effective
Can hair be used to absolutely identify as the criminal?
Only the root of the hair can be used. It has living cells which have DNA in their nuclei. This can bee used to identify someone as we all have unique DNA .
