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The long, spiralling m olecule that rchestrates the cell's daily operations and provides the genetic blueprint for the physical characteristics of all living organisms. When made up of two strands, the strands intertwine like a spiral staircase to form a structure called a doub le helix. Subunits, called bases, are the rungs of the staircase. See also RNA.
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| deoxyribonucleic acid |
The nucleic acid molecule consisting of deoxyribonucleotide building blocks that encode genetic information. The genome of most organisms is contained in a double-stranded, double-helical form held together with chemical bonds between each strand of complementary nucleotide base pairs.
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| deoxyribonucleic acid |
The long double-stranded chemical molecule found in the nucleus of cells and packaged into chromosomes. DNA contains the "genetic code" (genes) which we inherit from our parents.
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| deoxyribonucleic acid |
one of the two nucleic acids found in all cells. DNA is a part of a cell that contains and controls all the genetic information, the thousands of genes necessary to reproduce it. The genes are responsible for passing on traits from generation to generation. Dysphagia: difficulty or pain in swallowing. E Edema: the swelling or accumulation of fluid in part of the body.
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| deoxyribonucleic acid |
A long molecule made up of repeating units [each unit contains deoxyribose (a sugar), a phosphoric acid and a base] joined together in a particular order. Each DNA molecule consists of two strands in the shape of a double helix. Genes are made of DNA, and are responsible for the transfer of genetic information from one generation to the next.
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