What is role of genes in synthesizing protein?

a. genes prevent protein degradation
b. genes maintain a constant supply of amino acids
c. genes must be obtained from the food supply
d. genes provide the code to synthesize proteins.


Ans: d. genes provide the code to synthesize proteins.

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