What is DNA made of?

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What is DNA made of?

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DNA is a tiny molecule found inside almost every living thing on Earth. It’s an instruction manual that tells your body how to grow and what it should look like! But what is it made of? We asked Kaila Gabriel to help us find the answer.Got a question that has you spiraling out of control? Send it to us at BrainsOn.org/contact, and we’ll help pair it up with the right expert!

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