DNA bank
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A DNA bank is a repository of DNA
, usually used for research. The NIAS DNA Bank, for example, collects the DNA of agricultural organisms, such as rice
and fish
, for scientific research. Most DNA provided by DNA banks is used for studies to attempt to develop more productive or more environmentally friendly agricultural species. Some DNA banks also store the DNA of rare or endangered species
to ensure their survival.
The Asia First DNA Bank Establish in Lucknow City Of India And Worlds Second DNA Bank.
, an electronic database of the results of DNA fingerprinting of many individuals, used for forensic purposes.
DNA
Deoxyribonucleic acid is a nucleic acid that contains the genetic instructions used in the development and functioning of all known living organisms . The DNA segments that carry this genetic information are called genes, but other DNA sequences have structural purposes, or are involved in...
, usually used for research. The NIAS DNA Bank, for example, collects the DNA of agricultural organisms, such as rice
Rice
Rice is the seed of the monocot plants Oryza sativa or Oryza glaberrima . As a cereal grain, it is the most important staple food for a large part of the world's human population, especially in East Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, and the West Indies...
and fish
Fish
Fish are a paraphyletic group of organisms that consist of all gill-bearing aquatic vertebrate animals that lack limbs with digits. Included in this definition are the living hagfish, lampreys, and cartilaginous and bony fish, as well as various extinct related groups...
, for scientific research. Most DNA provided by DNA banks is used for studies to attempt to develop more productive or more environmentally friendly agricultural species. Some DNA banks also store the DNA of rare or endangered species
Endangered species
An endangered species is a population of organisms which is at risk of becoming extinct because it is either few in numbers, or threatened by changing environmental or predation parameters...
to ensure their survival.
The Asia First DNA Bank Establish in Lucknow City Of India And Worlds Second DNA Bank.
See also
DNA databaseDNA database
A DNA database or DNA databank is a database of DNA data. A DNA database can be used in the analysis of genetic diseases, genetic fingerprinting for criminology, or genetic genealogy. DNA databases may be public or private. These databases do not normally hold DNA except for a short time...
, an electronic database of the results of DNA fingerprinting of many individuals, used for forensic purposes.