Here's a breakdown:
* DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid): A complex molecule that carries the genetic instructions used in the development, functioning, and reproduction of all known living organisms and many viruses.
* Plant and Animal Cells: These are the basic building blocks of plants and animals, respectively. They contain DNA within their nucleus (and sometimes in other organelles like mitochondria).
So, think of DNA as the blueprint for life, while plant and animal cells are the rooms built according to that blueprint.