Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
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Which of the following BEST represents the function of DNA in a cell?
A) to provide structure and support to the cell
B) to store genetic information
C) to speed up the rate of reactions in the cell
D) to digest macronutrients in the cell’s cytoplasm
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