In science, what does DNA stand for?
DNA stands for deoxyribonucleic acid. It's a molecule which contains all the genetic information needed for the functioning of a living organism. It carries instructions used in development and reproduction of all known forms of life. DNA is a nucleic acid and one of the macromolecules, irreplaceably needed for the existence of all living creatures. The others are carbohydrates, proteins & lipids. Most DNA molecules are formed as a double helix and consist of two biopolymer strands coiled around each other.
This can be interesting: Every person shares 99% of DNA with all the humans on the planet. By the way, we also share 98% of it with chimpanzee and 50% with... bananas.
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52 Comments
Jack Waters
So, when people tell you you're half bananas, they,re telling the truth!
Kathryn Cavanagh
So... when discrimination occurs because of skin colour, eye shape, type of hair etc., Just point out that 99% of the person is YOUR RELATIVE.. Proves what I say often, there is only ONE human race...Thank you quiz.
Cheryl Love
Another bit of trivia: Humans share 60% DNA with fruit flies.
kpkennedy
earlepg, I think not
earlepg
It's interesting that we're half-bananas and 53% got this question right. Coincidence?
deborahpmercer
Jack Waters, In my case possibly more than half!
Cheryl Perkins
Good Q n A. Love the bit about the bananas.
Humberto Carrasco
GOT IT RIGHT. In spanish( ACIDO DESAXIRIBONUCEICO)
Rob Farr
An excellent trivia question ..
Johnny Rock
I put the banana trivia to use for another trivia question. Thank you.
Mark Ann Dubaz
Studied about DNA in nursing school.
Naked Kitty Slave
Easy weezy for badass science dork.
Jum Sae
Easy cheesy.
Lee Neil
Fun question. I knew the answer, still I laughed at 50% Banana! Now I know why sometimes, "Go Bananas"! Keep it up.
Joyce Bruns
Just about the only thing I remember from a class in genetics I took, wayyyyyy back in the day, lol. That, and that RNA is ribonucleicacid, but I have NO idea what it does. Duh.
Carol Lauter
Yea! Had to really jog the noggin.'