Here's why:
* Genes contain the instructions: Genes hold the specific sequence of nucleotides (A, T, C, G) that code for the amino acid sequence of a protein.
* Transcription and translation: The information in a gene is first transcribed into messenger RNA (mRNA), which then directs the synthesis of a protein through translation.
* Protein function: Proteins carry out a vast array of functions in the body, from structural support to enzymatic activity, and gene expression ultimately dictates the types and amounts of proteins produced.
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