Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues
Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues
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ISBN: 9780321821652
Author: Michael D. Johnson
Publisher: Benjamin Cummings
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The location of two copies of every gene.

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DNA stands for deoxyribonucleic acid that is considered to be the genetic material of all the organisms, except some viruses. The genetic material is passed on from one generation to another generation. The genetic material basically consists of genes and through meiosis daughter cells receives the gene from the paternal and maternal side.

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