DNA can be isolated from
Question and options
DNA can be isolated from
- Root of a hair follicle only
- WBC only
- Semen only
- Root of a hair follicle, WBC and semen
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D - Root of a hair follicle, WBC and semen
DNA can be extracted from any nucleated cells: hair root cells, white blood cells and sperm cells in semen. So all three sources (hair root, WBC and semen) yield DNA.
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