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Genetic codes, DNA, and genes are distinct yet interconnected concepts in genetics. DNA refers to the molecules that constitute genetic material, essentially the "letters" of genetic information. The genetic code consists of nucleotide triplets, known as codons, which provide instructions for cells to synthesize proteins by specifying the corresponding amino acids. Genes are specific sequences of these codons that code for individual proteins and play a crucial role in inheritance. Understanding these differences is essential for grasping the fundamentals of genetics and molecular biology.
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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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