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What type of molecule holds the instructions for making actin and myosin proteins in muscle cells?

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The molecule that holds the instructions for making actin and myosin proteins in muscle cells is called deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA).

DNA is a double-stranded, helical molecule that contains the genetic information for all living organisms, including humans.

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