Diagram of A DNA Strand

Here is a diagram of a DNA strand. The bases, or acids labeled Adenine, Guanine, Cytosine, and Thymine present different genetic codes in everyone. Keep in mind, there are 3,079,843,747 of these acids in your DNA that map out your hereditary history.

 Phosphate and sugars help DNA move to other cells during reproduction. The DNA splits into another replica, thus passing the same DNA to your offspring. This is why you get half your DNA from your father and half from your mother.

The first humans had DNA and we match to them. This is why DNA experts can conclude your relationship to others because at some point we are all linked through DNA, the question is when.

You can have your DNA analyzed to find out your heritage on your mother and father's side, you can find out where you came from and new relatives. To find out more go to

Learn more about your family history with the Enhanced Maternal Lineage Test at GeneTree.com!

 Family Tree DNA to test your Y Chromosome...your Paternity Lineage Test

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