Question

What can we learn from ancient DNA?

Answer 1

DNA:

1. DNA is the molecule inside the cell(in the nucleus) that contains genetic information.
2. This information is necessary for the development and function of an organism.
3. The information stored in DNA is passed from one generation to the next.

Ancient DNA:

1. Ancient DNA refers to the study of DNA that is extracted from species that died hundreds or thousands of years ago.
2. Ancient DNA studies help us to reconstruct the phenotypic traits of extinct species and study their evolution.