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| + | : DNA is found in the [[nucleus]]. | ||
| + | : DNA coils together to make [[chromosomes]]. | ||
: DNA is passed from parent to [[offspring]]. | : DNA is passed from parent to [[offspring]]. | ||
: DNA controls most of our physical appearance. | : DNA controls most of our physical appearance. | ||
: DNA determines your eye colour, nose shape, height, skin colour and whether you are [[male]] or [[female]]. All of these things can be affected by environment as well, but the DNA provides the original instructions on how to build you. | : DNA determines your eye colour, nose shape, height, skin colour and whether you are [[male]] or [[female]]. All of these things can be affected by environment as well, but the DNA provides the original instructions on how to build you. | ||
Revision as of 14:43, 20 September 2018
Key Stage 3
Meaning
DNA is the molecule inside an organism that provides instructions on how to build that organism and how the cells behave inside the organism.
About DNA
- DNA is found in the nucleus.
- DNA coils together to make chromosomes.
- DNA is passed from parent to offspring.
- DNA controls most of our physical appearance.
- DNA determines your eye colour, nose shape, height, skin colour and whether you are male or female. All of these things can be affected by environment as well, but the DNA provides the original instructions on how to build you.