I follow rules to create living things, from a single cell to complex beings. What am I?
Category: Science · Difficulty: medium
Hint: Think about what contains genetic information.
Answer
Genetic code
Explanation
DNA carries the instructions for the development and functioning of all living organisms, serving as a genetic blueprint.
This is a medium science riddle — a moderate challenge for most people. The answer is Genetic code.
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