Question

complete the paragraph.
________ the set of rules used by cells to create ____ from instructions contained within ______.
the genetic code is... proteins... genes
genes are... proteins... the genetic code
genes are... the genetic code... proteins
the genetic code is... genes... proteins

Explanation:

The genetic code is the set of rules that cells use to make proteins from the instructions in genes. Genes are segments of DNA that carry the information for making proteins, and the genetic code determines how the nucleotide - sequence in genes is translated into amino - acid sequences in proteins.

Answer:

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