The information in a gene is encoded by the
A) introns of eukaryotic cells.
B) amino acids that make up the genes.
C) base sequences of the gene's DNA.
D) rRNA that transfers amino acids to ribosomes.

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The base sequences of the gene's DNA encode the information required to produce proteins, which are made up of amino acids.

Answer: A, B are incorrect; introns are non-coding sequences that do not encode protein information, and amino acids make up proteins but are not responsible for encoding the information in a gene. Choice D refers to a different type of RNA (tRNA) that transfers amino acids, rather than rRNA which is involved in protein synthesis on ribosomes.

The Information in a Gene Is Encoded by the