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- 2. : DNA is a chemical molecule that makes up chromosomes. It contains the instructions needed for making all the proteins in the body.
- 4. The cell is the basic unit of life. All living organisms are made up of cells. It carries out essential life functions.
- 5. : Genes are short sections of DNA. Each gene contains the instructions to make one specific protein that controls a particular trait or function.
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- 1. Chromosomes are long, thread-like structures found in the nucleus. They are made of DNA and proteins, and carry the genetic information.
- 3. The nucleus is a small, round structure inside the cell that controls all cell activities. It contains the genetic material.