Why is DNA important for protein synthesis?

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DNA interacts with the RNA to add amino acids during protein synthesis.
DNA interacts with the RNA to add amino acids during protein synthesis.

DNA is used as a template to produce RNA which is translated into a protein.
DNA is used as a template to produce RNA which is translated into a protein.

DNA is used as a source of amino acids to produce a protein.
DNA is used as a source of amino acids to produce a protein.

RNA molecules build a DNA strand that synthesizes a protein.

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DNA is used as a template to produce RNA which is translated into a protein.

DNA contains the genetic information necessary for the synthesis of proteins. During transcription, DNA is transcribed into messenger RNA (mRNA), which carries the genetic code to the ribosome, where translation occurs. During translation, the mRNA sequence is read, and transfer RNA (tRNA) brings the corresponding amino acids to form a protein.