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Genes

A gene is part of the DNA in the cells of our bodies that controls our appearance, our growth and bodily functions, all of the information that makes each one of us unique. For example, how tall we are, the colour of our eyes, how good we are at fighting germs and even how many fingers and toes we have.

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