The twisting tale of DNA - Judith Hauck
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What do a man, a mushroom, and an elephant have in common? A very long and simple double helix molecule makes us more similar and much more different than any other living thing. But, how does a simple molecule determine the form and function of so many different living things?
The secret of life. The double helix. The building block of life. Deoxyribonucleic acid. These are all names for what is most commonly known as DNA. If you had to rename the molecule, what would you call it and why? Explain why DNA has so many names.
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