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Why did scientists many years ago believe that protein was the storage molecule for genetic information

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Because of the proteins shapes, more building blocks and great cellular functions.

Step-by-step explanation:

Genetic information is described or considered as the inherited characteristics found in chromosomal DNA , obtained from the parents.

The conclusion of the scientists years ago was considered to be in regard to the following properties of proteins.

* The proteins were able to perform a wonderful or great range of cellular function.

* It was discovered that proteins have or possess more building blocks when compared to DNA.

* The possession of a wider variety of three- dimensional shapes by the protein than that of DNA.

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