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DNA

Also known as: Deoxyribonucleic Acid

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Quick Answer

What is DNA?

DNA is the molecule that stores the genetic instructions used in the development and functioning of living organisms.

Definition

DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is a double-stranded molecule composed of nucleotide bases (A, T, C, G). Sequences of these bases encode genes that direct protein production and cellular behaviour.
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