World of Chemistry
World of Chemistry
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Author: Steven S. Zumdahl
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin College Div
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Chapter 21, Problem 31A
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Interpretation: Molecule that stores and transmits genetic information in the cell needs to be determined.

Concept Introduction: DNA for Deoxyribonucleic acid is a molecule that contains genetic information and is passed down from parents to their children or generation to generation.

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Deoxyribonucleic acid or DNA stores and transmits genetic information in the cell.

DNA molecules are about 2 inches long which is present in the chromosomes of the body.

They are generally found in the nucleus. In mitochondria, a small amount of DNA is also found. It has a double-stranded structure with complementary bases.

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