If you knew the sequence of nucleotides within a gene, which one of the following could you determine with the most accuracy?
A) the tertiary structure of the protein
B) the primary structure of the protein
C) the quaternary structure of the protein
D) the secondary structure of the protein
E) The answer cannot be determined based on the information provided.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The primary structure of a protein is the sequence of amino acids, which can be directly determined from the nucleotide sequence of the gene through the genetic code.

If You Knew the Sequence of Nucleotides Within a Gene