The __________________ carries a message (the base sequence of DNA) in a form that can be read by DNA-binding proteins; the bases form __________________ with the side chains of amino acids of proteins.

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The major groove of DNA allows for the base sequence to be accessible to DNA-binding proteins because it is wide enough for the amino acid side chains of the proteins to make specific contacts, often through hydrogen bonds, with the bases. This interaction is crucial for the recognition of specific DNA sequences by proteins.

The __________________ Carries a Message (The Base Sequence of DNA)