Genes
Each chromosome contains thousands of genes – smaller units through which genetic information is transmitted.
Either individually or in combination, genes produce the particular characteristics of each person. Composed of sequences of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) molecules, genes are the biological equivalent of “software” that programs the future development of all parts of the body’s hardware. Humans have some 25,000 different genes.
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