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The genetic information in the body is encoded in the

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Structural proteins
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Enzymes
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DNA
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DNA and enzymes
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Solution

The correct option is A DNA
Deoxyribose Nucleic Acid or DNA carries the genetic information in the form of small segments known as genes and is also the genetic material in various organisms including humans.
Structural proteins and enzymes are the gene products that are synthesised from DNA through the process of translation.
Hence, the correct answer is 'DNA'.

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