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What is the difference between DNA and Genes?

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O. Bickis

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O. Bickis, Corporate employee, MBA, Stockton

Answered Oct 26, 2020

Gene and DNA are the primary terms used in the field of genetics. DNA is a short form for Deoxyribonucleic Acid; it is a molecule that carries the genetic instructions. The DNA is made up of three molecules which are Phosphate, nitrogenous bases, and deoxyribose. Genes are made of DNA or RNA.

They are the functional unit of heredity. They are the subdivision of DNA, which is passed down from parents to children. DNA stores and transfers biological information. DNA contains two copies of the chromosome each. Chromosomes are packed and organized genes.

Each human being has 23 or 46 chromosomes. DNA is an item that makes up the nucleotides. Nucleotides are simple monomer units. The main difference between the gene and DNA is the gene has hereditary information, while DNA has genetic instruction.

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Christian Jackson

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Christian Jackson, Content Developer, Austin

Answered Aug 11, 2020

Gene and DNA are often said that they relate to each other; in reality, they both stand for different things. Genes and DNA are the most basic building blocks of the body.

DNA stands for deoxyribonucleic acid; this is a link of the chain that determines how different cells in the body function. The DNA basically contains 2copies of chromosomes each. The DNA is also an instruction booklet that determines the traits you are likely to get.

Genes are fundamental traits that you inherit from your parent. They are special nucleotide that decides how protein are going to carry on the process of reproducing in the body. All living things depend on genes that they pass on their genetic traits to their offspring.

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Answered May 12, 2020

Genes are already made out of DNA or RNA. You can find a gene in a chromosome and this will be responsible for making sure that certain traits are passed on from one generation to another. For example, if a couple is both blue-eyed, they are likely to have a child who also has this trait because this will be passed on through their genes.

DNA, on the other hand, is considered to be complex items that will make up nucleotides. If you are not familiar with nucleotides, these are simple monomer units. Without all of these things, traits will be harder to pass on from one generation to another.

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