Which of the Following Statements BEST Describes Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA)

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements BEST describes deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) ?

• A)a harmful chemical preservative that is a known teratogen
• B)a specific gene that is known to be associated with several serious birth defects
• C)a double-stranded molecule that encodes genetic instructions
• D)the chemical "trigger" that activates cell division in the developing embryo

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