I can be straight or curled, I help make up both plants and animals. What am I?
Category: Science · Difficulty: easy
Hint: Consider the blueprint of life.
Answer
A DNA strand
Explanation
A DNA strand carries genetic information and is fundamental in both plants and animals.
This is an easy science riddle — a good one for children and beginners. The answer is A DNA strand.
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