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DNA serves as a template for providing instructions that code for genes in living organisms. Which component of DNA is responsible for the diversity of genes?
A.
the strength of hydrogen bonds
B.
the addition of phosphate groups
C.
the variety of nitrogenous bases
D.
the carbons in the sugar backbone
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C. the variety of nitrogenous bases
The sequence (order) of the four nitrogenous bases (A, T, C, G) encodes genetic information and creates the diversity of genes. The sugar-phosphate backbone and hydrogen bonds provide structure and pairing but do not determine gene sequences.
The sequence (order) of the four nitrogenous bases (A, T, C, G) encodes genetic information and creates the diversity of genes. The sugar-phosphate backbone and hydrogen bonds provide structure and pairing but do not determine gene sequences.
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