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Nitrogenous bases are located on both strands of the DNA double helix. What is the significance of the nitrogenous bases? PICK ONE

The type of hydrogen bonding between the nitrogenous bases determines which amino acid will be added to the peptide chain.
The number of adenines and cytosines determines the type of RNA that will be produced.
The order of nitrogenous bases determines the order of amino acids in the proteins synthesized.
The amount of thymine and guanine in the DNA molecules determines the length of the genes.

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The correct statement is: The order of nitrogenous bases determines the order of amino acids in the proteins synthesized.

This is significant because the sequence of nitrogenous bases in DNA is transcribed into mRNA, which is then translated into a specific sequence of amino acids, forming a protein. The specific order of bases (adenine, thymine, cytosine, and guanine) dictates the genetic code and ultimately influences the structure and function of the resulting proteins.