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Why does dna code for proteins but not other polymers?

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The DNA code contains instructions needed to make the proteins and molecules essential for our growth, development and health. The cell reads the DNA code in groups of three bases. Each triplet of bases, also called a codon, specifies which amino acid will be added next during protein synthesis.

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