Where is DNA located in the cell?
DNA molecules are located inside the nucleus of each cell.
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How is DNA packaged within the nucleus?
Within the nucleus, DNA is packaged into structures called chromosomes, which are made of tightly coiled strands of DNA.
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What are genes?
Genes are small segments along the DNA molecule that carry the codes for specific characteristics.
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How many chromosomes are in every human cell?
Every human cell has 46 chromosomes, set up in 23 pairs.
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How many chromosomes are in egg cells and sperm cells?
Egg cells and sperm cells have just 23 chromosomes each.
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