Why are genetic databases so important to the study of modern genetics?

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The available information about the genetics of a large number of organisms has increased dramatically in the past few years. As a result, it has become impossible to study, learn, and remember all of it. All this information needs to be stored in such a way that it may be accessed and searched easily. This is done in computer databases that have assumed enormous importance in the study of genetics.

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A. single-stranded DNA. B. double-stranded DNA. C. proteins. D. single-stranded RNA. E. double-stranded RNA.

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