Question

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how is it possible that over 20 million living organisms on the planet are made up of only 5 types of nucleotide bases arranged in long chains?

a. because the bases can quickly change their shape
b. because the bases can regularly mutate into other types of molecules
c. because the bases can be arranged in many different combinations
d. because the bases can combine easily with other molecules

Explanation:

The vast diversity of living organisms from only 5 types of nucleotide bases is due to the nearly infinite number of possible combinations these bases can form in long - chain nucleic acids. Different combinations code for different genetic information, leading to the variety of life.

Answer:

C. Because the bases can be arranged in many different combinations