Question

deoxyribonucleic acid, or dna, is a vital component of the cells of every living organism on earth. this double - stranded molecule composed of nucleotide monomers is passed down from one generation to the next through reproduction, and it contains all of an organisms inherited genetic information.
specific sections of dna molecules, called genes, contain instructions for making a wide variety of proteins that determine traits and help the body function. the set of rules that define how information encoded in genes is used to create proteins is called the genetic code.
complete the paragraph.
__________________ the set of rules used by cells to create __ from instructions contained within ____.
genes are... proteins... the genetic code
the genetic code is... proteins... genes
genes are... the genetic code... proteins
the genetic code is... genes... proteins

Explanation:

The text states that "the set of rules that define how information encoded in genes is used to create proteins is called the genetic code". So, the first blank should be "The genetic code is", the second blank "proteins" and the third blank "genes".

Answer:

The genetic code is...proteins...genes