Genes are the instruction manuals of living organisms made up of intricate DNA sequences; their function is to direct the production of specific proteins and enzymes required for survival.
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The Center for Nutritional Psychology. (2024). Genes. In Encyclopedia of Nutritional Psychology. The Center for Nutritional Psychology.
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