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The discussion clarifies the distinctions between "genetic codes," "DNA," and "genes." DNA is identified as the molecular structure that constitutes genetic material. The genetic code refers to the set of nucleotide triplets (codons) that instruct cells to synthesize specific proteins. Genes are defined as groups of codons that code for proteins and are responsible for inheritance control.

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Tell me please what is/are the difference/s between "genetic codes", "DNA", and "genes" ? :confused:

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DNA is the molecules (i.e. the letters) that forms the genetic material.

The genetic code is the instruction for the cell to make molecules. It is the all the nucleotide triplets (codons) that code for their specific amino acid.

A genes is a group of codons (nucelotide triplets) that code for a protein. The gene is what controlled the inheritence.
 

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