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  1. DNA - Wikipedia

    Deoxyribonucleic acid (/ diːˈɒksɪˌraɪboʊnjuːˌkliːɪk, - ˌkleɪ -/ ⓘ; [1]DNA) is a polymer composed of two polynucleotide chains that coil around each other to form a double helix. The polymer …

  2. DNA | Definition, Discovery, Function, Bases, Facts, & Structure ...

    4 days ago · DNA is an organic chemical of complex molecular structure found in all prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. It codes genetic information for the transmission of inherited traits.

  3. What is DNA?: MedlinePlus Genetics

    Jan 19, 2021 · What is DNA? DNA, or deoxyribonucleic acid, is the hereditary material in humans and almost all other organisms. Nearly every cell in a person’s body has the same DNA.

  4. Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) Fact Sheet

    Aug 24, 2020 · Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is a molecule that contains the biological instructions that make each species unique. DNA, along with the instructions it contains, is passed from …

  5. DNA - Definition, Function, Structure and Discovery | Biology …

    Apr 8, 2019 · Deoxyribonucleic acid, or DNA, is a biological macromolecule that carries hereditary information in many organisms. DNA is necessary for the production of proteins, the …

  6. Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) - National Human Genome …

    2 days ago · Deoxyribonucleic acid (abbreviated DNA) is the molecule that carries genetic information for the development and functioning of an organism. DNA is made of two linked …

  7. What Is DNA? Summary, Structure, and Importance - Healthline

    Feb 11, 2022 · DNA, or deoxyribonucleic acid, is fundamental to your growth, reproduction, and health. Read about its basic function and structures.

  8. The Structure and Function of DNA - Molecular Biology of the …

    In this section we examine the structure of the DNA molecule and explain in general terms how it is able to store hereditary information. A DNA molecule consists of two long polynucleotide …

  9. DNA Structure and Functions - Science Facts

    Sep 13, 2023 · DNA stands for Deoxyribonucleic acid, a macromolecule that carries genetic information in all living organisms, from the tiniest microorganisms to the most complex …

  10. What is DNA? Understanding the Blueprint of Life

    Apr 5, 2025 · DNA is the molecule that carries hereditary information from one generation to the next. This means that offspring inherit a combination of genes from their parents, and this …

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