What is the "genetic code"?
A) A sequence of amino acids that instructs cells how to make specific nucleic acids
B) A sequence of nucleotide bases that instructs cells how to make specific protein molecules
C) A sequence of amino acids in proteins that act as enzymes
D) A sequence of proteins embedded in the cell membrane
E) A sequence of enzymes located within the mitochondria

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The genetic code refers to the sequence of nucleotide bases (adenine, thymine, cytosine, and guanine) in DNA or RNA that specifies the sequence of amino acids in proteins. This code is universal and instructs cells on how to synthesize specific proteins.

What Is the "Genetic Code