Question

Why dna is considered the genetic material instead of proteins?

Answer 1

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DNA is considered as a genetic material because it contains genes and chromosomes which contain the information needed for future generations. So, it is considered as a genetic material. This DNA is made up of protein but it is not protein, and that is the reason it is not called that.

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Answer 2

Hey mate, here is your answer :





Many scientists have thought it as protein because there are 20 different amino acids for building a protein polymer, while DNApolymers are made of only four nucleotide bases.




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