Why is DNA important for protein synthesis?

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

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

RNA molecules build a DNA strand that synthesizes a protein.
RNA molecules build a DNA strand that synthesizes a protein.

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

Answer 1

The correct response is:

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

DNA contains the genetic code that is transcribed into messenger RNA (mRNA), which then serves as a template for translation into a protein. The other statements are incorrect in the context of how protein synthesis works.