Explain Why Proteins Were Initially Hypothesized to Be the Genetic

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Essay

Explain why proteins were initially hypothesized to be the genetic material instead of DNA.

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Definitions:

Spanish Crown

The monarchy of Spain, a symbol of the nation's history, power, and governance, especially prominent during the age of exploration and colonialism.

Roman Catholicism

The largest branch of Christianity, led by the Pope, with distinctive doctrines, practices, and organizational structures.

Spanish Dominions

Territories that were under the rule of the Spanish monarchy, encompassing vast areas in the Americas, Asia, Africa, and Europe at various times from the late 15th to the early 19th centuries.

Semantic Encoding

The process of encoding sensory input that has particular meaning or can be applied to a context, rather than merely being remembered as a visual or auditory stimulus.