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    How can we destroy DNA?

    Question #109554. Asked by ErumSaeed. (Oct 08 09 8:32 AM)


    asgardshill

    		DNA is a nucleic acid consisting of a nitrogenous heterocyclic base, a pentose sugar, and a phosphate group. DNA can be destroyed by the same substances that can destroy other human tissue - intense heat, strong ionizing radiation, a strong base such as sodium hydroxide, or a strong acid such as hydrofluoric acid.

    http://www.sciforums.com/showthread.php?t=45471

    Oct 13 09, 12:42 AM
    Zbeckabee

    		ALSO:

    Bacteria can destroy DNA and make analysis impossible.

    http://indy.gov/eGov/County/FSA/Documents/DNA%20Analysis.pdf

    Bacteria that Cause Food Poisoning Contain Toxins That Destroy DNA.

    http://opa.yale.edu/news/article.aspx?id=3376

    Oct 13 09, 1:27 PM

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