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ew the genetic code
in the same codons.
which factor of the genetic code makes organisms
different from one another?
o the number of base pairs
the order of the codons
the structure of the dna
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The genetic code is made up of codons (sequences of three - base pairs). While the structure of DNA (double - helix) is common among many organisms, and the number of base pairs can vary but is not the key factor in organismal differences at the level of the genetic code. The order of codons in the DNA (which is transcribed and translated) determines the sequence of amino acids in proteins. Proteins are responsible for the structure and function of cells, tissues, and organs, and thus different orders of codons lead to different proteins and different organisms.
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the order of the codons