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   ocr: DNA DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) isa complex organic (carbon- containing) chemical. IN THE NUCLEUS (control center) ofacell, DNAis - found as strands called chromosomes. It carries the codes that control the formation of everyl living thing - - and that pass on characteristics from parent to offspring. DNA works by giving detailed instructions for an organism' S. life processes.