DNA is the blueprint for how animals and humans grow and develop. Human DNA is unique and contains 23 pairs of chromosomes. Animal DNA contains anywhere from 10 to 60 pairs of chromosomes.
What is the Difference between Human and Animal DNA?
DNA : a molecule that contains genetic instructions for the development and functioning of all organisms Genes: a section of DNA that contains instructions for a particular trait or characteristic Evolution: the process in which living things change over time to better adapt to their environment
Concepts:
Human and Animal DNA are similar in that they both contain four different nitrogen bases, but the sequence is completely different. Each human cell contains around 3 billion base pairs of DNA, while some animals have up to 12 billion base pairs! The DNA of a human and a mouse are over 90% similar, and the DNA of a human and a banana is over 50% similar!
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Humans and Animals both have similar social skills. We have facial expression similar to that of a mouse. We talk about things while sleeping just like dolphins. Just like Humans, Cows also have regional accents. House building skills.
5 Similar traits between Animals and Humans
What is one example of a trait that humans and animals have in common?
- We both have communication skills.
- We both have the same number of limbs.
Most animals move on four limbs while humans move on two limbs. Animals do not have the ability to think logically and rationalize issues while humans are able to think logically and rationalize issues. Animals either adapt to the environment or die while humans can turn any environment in their favor. Most animals are either herbivores or carnivores while humans are omnivores Animals can become extinct since they only depend on nature and humans have several ways that can make them live on the planet for a long
5 Different traits between Animals and Humans
What are some differences between human and animal traits?
- Humans can solve problems logically.
- Humans and Animals both omnivores
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5 Different traits between Animals and Humans
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Can scientists change or manipulate DNA?
Do all living things have DNA?