Why did scientists many years ago believe that protein was the storage molecule for genetic information

Because of the proteins shapes, more building blocks and great cellular functions.

Explanation:

Genetic information is described or considered as the inherited characteristics found in chromosomal DNA, obtained from the parents.

The conclusion of the scientists years ago was considered to be in regard to the following properties of proteins.

* The proteins were able to perform a wonderful or great range of cellular function.

* It was discovered that proteins have or possess more building blocks when compared to DNA.

* The possession of a wider variety of three - dimensional shapes by the protein than that of DNA.