DNA is made up of nucleotides containing adenine, guanine, thymine, and cytosine. DNA replication is the semi-conservative process where both strands of the DNA double helix are copied to produce two new DNA molecules. During transcription, DNA is copied into messenger RNA (mRNA), which is then translated into a polypeptide during translation. Chromosomes contain DNA and are duplicated during cell division. Chromosomal abnormalities can result in genetic disorders like Down syndrome, Turner syndrome, and Klinefelter syndrome. Mutations can be caused by mutagens like radiation and chemicals and can occur in somatic or germ cells. Genetic engineering techniques like restriction enzymes and DNA ligase are used to combine DNA from different sources