Cells copy DNA to make RNA to make proteins. RNA is the messenger. Why use RNA at all? Why not make proteins directly from the DNA? Speculate on reasons for this.

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Cells copy DNA to make RNA to make proteins. RNA is the messenger. Why use RNA at all? Why not make proteins directly from the DNA? Speculate on reasons for this.

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