Genes, Chromosomes, and Proteins

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Nucleus

The cell structure where DNA is stored and protected. It is the control center of the cell.

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Chromosome

A long, threadlike structure made of DNA and proteins that carries genetic information. Found in the nucleus of eukaryotic cells.

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Gene

A segment of DNA that codes for a specific protein. It is the basic unit of heredity.

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DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid)

The molecule that contains genetic instructions for the development and functioning of living organisms. It has a double-helix shape.