The chemical that carries inherited instructions for the development of all cellular forms of life is called

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Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) carries the genetic information that determines the characteristics and traits of all living organisms. It is responsible for the development and function of every cellular form of life. A is incorrect as a teratogenic substance is a substance that causes malformations or defects in a developing embryo or fetus. B is incorrect as adenosine monophosphate (AMP) is a nucleotide that plays a role in energy transfer within cells, but it is not the genetic material. C is incorrect as arachidonic acid is a type of fatty acid that is involved in the inflammatory response, but it is not the genetic material.

The Chemical That Carries Inherited Instructions for the Development of All