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How does DNA encode and pass on genetic instructions?

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DNA stores genetic information using a sequence of four chemical bases.

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Every living organism carries a molecular instruction system written inside its cells.

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The order of DNA bases acts like a code that provides instructions for making proteins.

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DNA connects chemistry, biology, and evolution. Changes in DNA can create variation, allowing populations to adapt over generations.

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