1answer.
Ask question
Login Signup
Ask question
All categories
  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Social Studies
  • Business
  • History
  • Health
  • Geography
  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Computers and Technology
  • Arts
  • World Languages
  • Spanish
  • French
  • German
  • Advanced Placement (AP)
  • SAT
  • Medicine
  • Law
  • Engineering
-Dominant- [34]
3 years ago
13

Why is DNA referred to as the genetic code?​

Biology
1 answer:
Gnesinka [82]3 years ago
4 0

The genetic code is the set of rules by which information encoded in genetic material (DNA or RNA sequences) is translated into proteins (amino acid sequences) by living cells. Those genes that code for proteins are composed of tri-nucleotide units called codons, each coding for a single amino acid.

You might be interested in
which climax community would result in an area that has an annual precipitation of 250 cm and an annual average temperature of 1
dlinn [17]
<span>Secondary succession in healthy ecosystems following natural disturbances often reproduces the original climax community. Ecosystems may or may not recover from extensive human-caused disturbances.</span>
5 0
3 years ago
Read 2 more answers
Which physician specializes in treatment of the gums?
natima [27]
A physician who specializes in treatment of the gums is called a periodontist. 
7 0
3 years ago
Read 2 more answers
sun, salmon, maple trees, bears, plankton, whales, grass, cows, humans, shrimp, caterpillars, finches (small birds), hawks
Iteru [2.4K]
Yes, they are all living things that exist in our world. 
6 0
3 years ago
If an individual's gametes are exposed to x-rays before being passed to offspring what will most likely happen?
sleet_krkn [62]
The individuals gametes cells would be damaged, possibly taking his ability to have offspring.
8 0
4 years ago
Which of these is correct? A) Oxygen + Sugar → Energy + Carbon dioxide + Water B) Carbon + Sugar → Energy + Carbon dioxide + Wat
AnnZ [28]
The answer of this question is C 
5 0
3 years ago
Other questions:
  • Which characteristicof life do all of these examples describe
    5·1 answer
  • A physician who analyzes cells tissues and organs to diagnose disease is called a
    10·1 answer
  • Relate the structure of DNA to the function of DNA as a carrier of information
    11·1 answer
  • atmospheric pressure begins to fall slowly during the afternoon on a clear summer day. the pressure continues to drop overnight.
    10·1 answer
  • How can air pollution affect groundwater?
    15·2 answers
  • Which of the following metabolic pathways are anabolic? A- Respiration B-Photosynthesis C- Alcohol Fermentation D- Breakdown of
    12·1 answer
  • Who was the first to actual see a live cell
    6·2 answers
  • What is a solvent?
    13·1 answer
  • Which component of blood contains no nucleus or organelles and carries oxygen to body tissues?
    10·2 answers
  • What is the primary advantage of multiple researchers obtaining the same result?
    15·2 answers
Add answer
Login
Not registered? Fast signup
Signup
Login Signup
Ask question!