See Also
What is Genetic Testing?
What is a gene and what does it produce?
What is the structure of a protein?
What is a mutation?
Are all mutations harmful?
How common are mutations?
How do I know that I have a mutation?
Why should I know that I have a mutation?
How can I interpret the results?
Can my physician order Genetic Testing for me?
Would my medical insurance cover the costs of genetic testing?
Shall I consult with a Genetics specialist or my physician?
What is the difference between homozygous and heterozygous?
Introduction to Genetic Testing >
What is DNA?
Deoxy-ribonucleic acid (DNA) is a collection of nucleotides, five carbon sugar molecules, and phosphate groups. There are four types of nucleotides that make your DNA code: Adenine (A), Guanine (G), Thymine (T), and Cytosine (C), hence the DNA code is simply called "the ACTGs".
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Normal Base Pairing A <--> T |
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