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If you are to conduct a DNA analysis using a blood sample which of the blood components will you use

1.) Red Blood Cells
2.) White Blood Cells
3.) Plasma
4.) Platelets

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Question:-

If you are to conduct a DNA analysis using a blood sample which of the blood components will you use

Options :-

1.) Red Blood Cells

2.) White Blood Cells

3.) Plasma

4.) Platelets

Answer:-

Option 2.) White Blood Cells

Explanation:-

  1. Red Blood Cell(RBC) , Plasma , Platelets lack DNA
  2. White Blood Cell (WBC ) only have DNA
  3. RBC lack nucleus to make space for O2 as the work is to carry O2 with help of hemoglobin
  4. Platelets are the cell fragments of the large cells they help in clotting so too lack nucleus
  5. Plasma is the fluid part of the blood. so it contain water in its most part and too lack DNA bez plasma don't contain any cells
  6. WBC are the only cells which have well defined nucleus with DNA in above mentioned options

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