The “Thread of Life”, is deoxyribonucleic acid, also known as DNA. This molecule which is the bases of life, is spiral shaped and found in the nucleus of cells. DNA has the genetic code for bodies, controls development of embryo’s, and is able to repair damage caused to itself. All DNA molecules have linked units called nucleotides. These nucleotides have sub-units that have 5 carbon sugars that are called deoxyribose. DNA is composed of four …showed first 75 words of 1022 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1022 total…in the future with more lethal biological weapons. However anything dealing with DNA is a highly complicated and sensitive issue to most people. This knowledge is so powerful that we are able to play God, in a sense, and create or alter any organism we choose. That is why I believe that for the betterment of mankind we must regulate and restrict this information to insure that it is used for ethical purposes of mankind.