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| Cancer begins in the genes, segments of the long, coiled molecule known as deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA). Genes govern the body’s development and specific characteristics by providing critical instructions that trigger the production of proteins within the body. In cancer, certain genes fail to perform their jobs correctly. This computer-generated model shows two strands of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and its double-helical structure. | ||||||
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| Race; Plasmid; Evolution; Molecule; Genetics; Biology; Science; Gene; Nucleic Acids; Cancer (medicine); Genetic Disorders; DNA Fingerprinting | ||||||
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