Where is DNA found in cells?

Posted June 12, 2023

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Answer

In eukaryotes, most DNA is located in the cell nucleus. A small amount of DNA can be found in the mitochondria. DNA located in the cell nucleus is known as nuclear or autosomal DNA. DNA located in the mitochondria are known as mitochondrial DNA.

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nDNA-Prot: identification of DNA-binding proteins based on unbalanced classification DNA and RNA Quantitation Helixyte™ Green Fluorimetric dsDNA Quantitation Kit *Optimized for Broad Dynamic Range*

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