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How does DNA control your life?


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  1. Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is the genetic or hereditary material present in all cells of living organisms .
  2. It is the building block of most organisms.
  3. The information encoded in the DNA is responsible for the development and functioning of the organisms.
  4. The information provides directions on how to make the various proteins required for our growth, development, and overall functions.
  5. It controls all our phenotypic expressions- eye color, hair color, height, etc.

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