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Which statements describe functions of DNA? Select three options.
DNA gives instructions on how to make keratin, the protein that makes up human hair and skin.
DNA contains information about eye and fur color that is passed on from parents to kittens.
DNA provides energy for cheetahs to run fast.
DNA helps create substances that fight the bacteria that enter the body.
DNA stores energy for a bear as it hibernates during the winter.
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Correct choices:
- DNA gives instructions on how to make keratin, the protein that makes up human hair and skin.
- DNA contains information about eye and fur color that is passed on from parents to kittens.
- DNA helps create substances that fight the bacteria that enter the body.
Why: DNA stores genetic instructions for making proteins (like keratin and antibodies) and for traits that are inherited. It does not provide or store metabolic energy (that is the role of molecules like ATP or fat), so the statements about DNA providing energy for cheetahs or storing energy for hibernating bears are incorrect.
- DNA gives instructions on how to make keratin, the protein that makes up human hair and skin.
- DNA contains information about eye and fur color that is passed on from parents to kittens.
- DNA helps create substances that fight the bacteria that enter the body.
Why: DNA stores genetic instructions for making proteins (like keratin and antibodies) and for traits that are inherited. It does not provide or store metabolic energy (that is the role of molecules like ATP or fat), so the statements about DNA providing energy for cheetahs or storing energy for hibernating bears are incorrect.
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