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Propose an explanation for why DNA is transcribed

into RNA rather than directly into a proteins

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DNA has to be transcribed into RNA because not only can dna not leave the nuclear for translation at the ribosomes
Also for translation to occur the codons on the mRNA match up with the codons on the tRNA which is connected to the amino acids forming the chain
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