| Our bodies are made up of many different organs | | | | persons is 99.1% identical; however, that 0.9% |
| and at the foundation of all this are the millions of | | | | difference in our DNA makeup is very important as it |
| cells that contribute to this. Within every human cell | | | | accounts for all of our varied genetic differences. |
| there is a specific blueprint for that individual's life. | | | | Well, what can I say? |
| This is known as your DNA. | | | | Understanding the basic components of our bodies, |
| It it said that if you were to take a strand of DNA | | | | their make up and functions, not only equip us with |
| and measure it from one end to the next it would | | | | good information for our social gatherings, but it also |
| measure about 6 feet. This DNA is broken down into | | | | assist us in understanding the importance of getting |
| different parts namely, chromosomes, genes and | | | | the right diet and nutrition at the cellular level. |
| nucleotides. | | | | The DNA and Genetics era is here and while there is |
| There are 23 pairs of chromosomes in each cells. | | | | a lot of information out there, it's obvious that not |
| These chromosomes contain all of our genetic | | | | many people know about what's going on. A simple |
| information. Inside these chromosomes are genes. | | | | genetics test can provide vital information that can |
| These are simply a sequence of DNA that | | | | probably save your life and should be considered. |
| corresponds to a particular inheritable trait, that | | | | Scientists now have the ability to identify small |
| contribute to our individuality. | | | | variations in our genetic code that can lead to |
| We inherit one gene from each parent for each | | | | diminished health and well-being. By identifying which |
| individual trait. Genes are responsible for different | | | | of these variations you have, it is now possible to |
| physical features like hair color, height etc. The main | | | | design a targeted nutritional supplement program |
| job of these genes is to tell our bodies how to build | | | | specifically for your genotype. |
| proteins. Proteins play a critical role in our bodily | | | | This is just a brief primer that goes to show a small |
| functions and just goes to show the important role | | | | part of the enormous complexities that goes into |
| that genes play in our overall makeup. | | | | making up our bodies. It also reflects the |
| The building block of our DNA starts with nucleotides | | | | commonalities that exist between individuals and the |
| which is the smallest unit in this whole DNA blueprint. | | | | variations in our genes which can lead to health |
| Now research has shown that based strictly on DNA | | | | challenges later on. This is why it is so important to |
| humans are very much alike. Although we have many | | | | have a DNA assessment done sooner than later. |
| apparent differences, the DNA between any two | | | | Thanks for reading. |