Biology Forum Molecular Biology How old is DNA?

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    • #4041
      oscar91
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      How old is dna and how old are you all?

    • #43414
      Master DRe
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      DNA is old as well as the first microorganism appear on earth??

    • #43655
      victor
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      But, based from my book, I’m sure that DNA is younger than RNA..:lol:

    • #43684
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      about 4 billion years

    • #43686
      alextemplet
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      Don’t you mean 4 billion?

    • #43735
      Sepals
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      quote oscar91:

      How old is dna and how old are you all?

      It depands on the cell the DNA is in. For eg, if it’s in a cell with a short life span, it doesn’t get old. For something like bone cells, those last a long time, like a life time. Saying that when cells in eukaryotes divide the DNA replication is semi-conservative which means maybe there is DNA within animals which lasts from birth to death (I no longer study cell bio so I’m a bit vague on this topic). As for how long DNA has existed on Earth: just under 4 billion years.

    • #43736
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      quote victor:

      But, based from my book, I’m sure that DNA is younger than RNA..:lol:

      Yes DNA evolved from RNA which was the original genetic material. This came from repilcating clays. There is a thread on this if ppl want more info.

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