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DNA, or deoxyribonucleic acid, is the genetic blueprint for all known organisms, structured as a double helix composed of nucleotides. Each nucleotide consists of a deoxyribose sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base, with four types of bases (adenine, thymine, guanine, cytosine) that encode genetic information through specific pairing rules. The sequence of these bases dictates protein synthesis, essential for various biological functions and the diversity of life.
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