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What is the definition or description of: dna?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

DNA: Deoxyribonucleic acid is informational molecules encoding the genetic instructions used in development & functioning of all living organisms & many viruses.

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Answered 2/12/2013

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Dr. Allan Hawryluk answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Genetic code: Dna are the coding molecules found in all living things on earth which contain the instructions on how to build living things. Its is comprised the nucleotide molecules which are paired in specific ways.

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Answered 8/18/2013

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