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First: genes have to carry info from one generation to the next

Second: they have to put that info to work by determining the heritable characteristics of organisms

Third: genes have to be easily copied, because all of a cell's genetic info is replicated every time the cell divides

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The identification of DNA (genes) as hereditary 2. DNA (genes) serve as template for copies of itself. 3. Genes are expressed.

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The identification of DNA (genes) as hereditary 2. DNA (genes) serve as template for copies of itself. 3. Genes are expressed.

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double helix

genetic matieral is DNA

the DNA passes through generations

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4504503 this is not the anser you are looking for. someone gave the wrong answer on perpose

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