DNA is an abbreviation of Deoxyribonucleic Acid, and is defined as genetic material that comprises the cell. DNA may also be called the blueprint of any living organism. The DNA is situated in the cell nucleus but certain amounts of the DNA are found in mitochondria. It is contained in your blood, organs, semen, muscle, brain cells, skin cells, tissue, bone, etc. This also includes your hair, teeth, perspiration, fingernails, saliva, mucus, urine, feces, etc. DNA test are done on these samples.
