What is the chemical basis of heredity?

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DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid):
Heredity is the biological process through which particular characteristics are transmitted from one generation to another.
Deoxyribonucleic acid is the chemical basis of heredity in organisms.
DNA is present inside the nucleus.
It contains genetic information and instructions for protein synthesis.
It passes down from parents to offspring.

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