DNA-coded instructions for protein synthesis consist of a sequence of ___ nucleotides per unit.

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DNA-coded instructions, called codons, consist of a sequence of three nucleotides per unit. This triplet code is the basis for the genetic code that allows for the translation of DNA into proteins. Each codon codes for a specific amino acid, which is then incorporated into the protein being synthesized. Therefore, option B, which states that there are three nucleotides per unit, is the correct answer.

DNA-Coded Instructions for Protein Synthesis Consist of a Sequence of ___