Q. 17.42
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What is the genetic code?
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The amino acid sequence of protein synthesis is dictated by the genetic code, which is the sequence of mRNA codons.
1Step 1; Introduction
The basic physical and functional unit of heredity is the gene. DNA is what makes up genes. Many genes, however, do not code for proteins.
2Step 2: Explanation
The genetic code is the sequence of mRNA codons that dictates the amino acid sequence of protein synthesis.
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