dna/genetics???

Hi gwoman2, You get your full ration of DNA, 50% from you Dad and 50% from your Mom when the ovum is fertilized by the sperm to form a zygote. The zygote undergoes several cell divisions and goes through a series of processes, with the DNA containing your blueprint that makes you a unique individual, different from everybody else. A full blood transfusion does not change your DNA. The DNA resides in the nucleus. A mature red blood cell or erythrocyte in the blood does not have a nucleus. The plasma part of the blood does not have a nucleus either. The white blood cells do. But, their presence in your bloodstream is transient. During a surgery, you lose a lot of blood and a transfusion gives you enough blood to tide you over till you are able to make your own. The wbc with its nucleus has a certain life span and will not be there forever. It will soon be eliminated. When you look in the mirror, you will still be the same you, with the same feelings, the same way of thinking, the same everything and the same special you. I hope that this satisfies your curiosity. They say that curiosity killed the cat. But you are not a cat. Ergo: You're not going to killed, bwahaha, joke only. Have a great day, gwoman2!

interesting queestion, one I have pondered a long time now since I had a full blood transfusion as a baby ~ which is I'm sure why you asking this question - Mom...lol.