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In Biology / High School | 2014-10-16

Which macromolecule provides the blueprint for living things by storing and transmitting genetic information?

Asked by VanettaOseguera278

Answer (2)

Proteins. Proteins contain the instructions for storing and transmitting genetic information.

Answered by silentsilence | 2024-06-10

DNA is the macromolecule that stores and transmits genetic information in living organisms. This double helix structure encodes the instructions for development and functioning, influencing traits passed from parents to offspring. Discovered in 1953, DNA plays a vital role in heredity and cellular processes.
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Answered by silentsilence | 2025-06-15

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