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DNA: Deoxyribonucleic acid










     • The nucleus contains a special set of



         instruction called DNA.



     • DNA is the hereditary material in



         humans and almost all other organisms.




     • The DNA of every person is unique and it



         can be used to identify people.




     • It can be extracted from organic remains



         such as blood and saliva left at crime


         scene and used to catch criminals.
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