Question

the specific information or \code\ within a dna molecule that ultimately determines the traits of an organism is encoded in the: type of sugar (deoxyribose) present. number of phosphate groups in the backbone. sequence of its nitrogenous bases.

Explanation:

The genetic information in DNA that determines an organism's traits is encoded in the sequence of its nitrogen - containing bases (adenine, thymine, guanine, and cytosine). The sugar (deoxyribose) and phosphate groups form the backbone and are consistent throughout DNA, not carrying the specific trait - determining code.

Answer:

Sequence of its nitrogenous bases.