How does the simple primary and secondary structure of DNA hold the information needed to code for the many features of multicellular organisms?
A) The hydrogen bonding among backbone constituents carries coded information.
B) The base sequence of DNA carries the information needed to code for proteins.
C) The width of the double helix changes at each gene due to differences in hydrogen bonds.
D) The amino acids that make up the DNA molecule contain the information needed to make cellular proteins.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The base sequence of DNA holds the information needed to code for proteins through the genetic code, where each set of three nucleotides (a codon) codes for a specific amino acid. This sequence of amino acids determines the structure and function of the protein, which ultimately contributes to the features of multicellular organisms.

How Does the Simple Primary and Secondary Structure of DNA