The Sequence of Nitrogen-Containing Bases on One Strand of DNA

question 77

Multiple Choice

The sequence of nitrogen-containing bases on one strand of DNA most directly determines the sequence of

• A) sugars in a polysaccharide molecule.
• B) amino acids in a protein molecule.
• C) bases in a protein molecule.
• D) fatty acids in a fat molecule.

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