What is DNA?
DNA, or Deoxyribonucleic Acid, is the hereditary material in almost all living organisms. It contains the instructions needed for an organism to develop, survive, and reproduce.
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Key Components
- Double Helix: The DNA molecule is structured as a double helix, resembling a twisted ladder.
- Nucleotides: The building blocks of DNA, consisting of a phosphate group, a sugar group, and one of four types of nitrogen bases (adenine, thymine, cytosine, guanine).