How Are Genes Used by Cells to Build Proteins

question 30

Multiple Choice

How are genes used by cells to build proteins?

• A) The genes in DNA direct the synthesis of an RNA molecule, which is used to build a protein.
• B) The genes in RNA direct the synthesis of a DNA molecule, which is used to build a protein.
• C) DNA is transcribed into an amino acid sequence.
• D) The genes in RNA direct the synthesis of proteins directly.

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