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  • DNA Storage in Eukaryotic Cells: Nucleus & Mitochondria Explained
    In eukaryotic cells, DNA is stored in the nucleus.

    Here's a little more detail:

    * Nucleus: The nucleus is a membrane-bound organelle that acts as the control center of the cell. It houses the cell's genetic material (DNA) in the form of chromosomes.

    * Chromosomes: Chromosomes are long, thread-like structures composed of DNA tightly coiled around proteins called histones.

    While most of the DNA is found in the nucleus, there are some exceptions:

    * Mitochondria: These organelles also have their own small amount of DNA, called mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA).

    * Chloroplasts: In plant cells, chloroplasts also contain their own DNA called chloroplast DNA (cpDNA).

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