Which of the Following Is NOT One of the Ways

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the ways by which nucleotide bases determine the specific traits contained in the genetic code?

• A) which side of the ladder the base is on
• B) the order in which the base pairs are arranged on the ladder
• C) the total number of base pairs on the ladder
• D) whether adenine combines with thymine, cytosine, or guanine in the particular DNA strand

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Definitions:

Biomarker

Molecular evidence of life in the fossil record. Biomarkers can include fragments of DNA, molecules such as amino acids, or isotopic ratios.

Amino Acids

Organic compounds that combine to form proteins, serving as the building blocks of life and playing a central role in biological processes.

Carbon-13:Carbon-12

This ratio is used in scientific studies to understand various processes such as photosynthesis and to trace the path of carbon through ecosystems due to the distinct signatures of carbon-13 and carbon-12.

Hominin Diet

The range of foods consumed by human ancestors and relatives, which varied significantly over time and with environmental conditions.