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What is the name of the molecule that carries genetic instructions for life?
Answer
DNA
DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is the molecule that stores genetic instructions used in the growth, function, and reproduction of all known organisms.
💡 Did you know?
The DNA in one human cell, if unwound and laid end to end, would stretch about 6 feet long.
Other options people guess
- RNA
- Protein
- Lipid
Topics
- Biology
- Genetics
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