The _______consists of a linear series of three adjacent nucleotides present in mRNA molecules.
A)genetic code
B)law of segregation
C)Watson-Crick base pairing
D)messenger RNA
E)chromosomal theory of inheritance

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The genetic code refers to the specific sequence of nucleotides in mRNA that determines the sequence of amino acids in a protein. This code is made up of a linear series of three adjacent nucleotides, known as codons. Therefore, the best choice is A.

The _______Consists of a Linear Series of Three Adjacent Nucleotides