What is DNA?

DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) is the genetic material present in living organisms that carries instructions for growth, development, functioning, and reproduction.

It is located mainly in the nucleus of cells and is structured as a double helix made up of two strands. DNA contains genes, which code for proteins and determine the traits of an organism.

The sequence of bases in DNA stores genetic information, which is passed from parents to offspring during reproduction.

DNA is essential for heredity and controls all biological activities within the cell.