I carry the instructions for life, yet I’m too small to see. I am the blueprint of all living things. What am I?
Category: Science · Difficulty: medium
Hint: I am often referred to as the 'molecule of life'.
Answer
DNA sequence
Explanation
DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) contains the genetic instructions used in the growth and functioning of all known living organisms.
This is a medium science riddle — a moderate challenge for most people. The answer is DNA sequence.
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