Here's a breakdown:
* DNA stands for deoxyribonucleic acid. It's a long, complex molecule that contains the genetic instructions for building and maintaining an organism.
* Animals have DNA organized into chromosomes within the nucleus of their cells.
* Plants also have DNA organized into chromosomes, but they also have additional DNA in their chloroplasts and mitochondria, which are organelles responsible for photosynthesis and energy production, respectively.
While the specific sequence of DNA varies between species, the basic structure and function of DNA is the same for all living organisms.