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The genetic code of an organism is a set of rules carried on the DNA that code for functional products (i.e. proteins). This is determined by the sequence of nucleotides of the DNA - different sequences code for different products.

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An organism's genetic makeup or allele combinations?

an organism's genetic makeup, or allele


Is an allele a trait that determines a specific characteristic in an organism?

Yes, an allele is a variant form of a gene that determines a specific characteristic or trait in an organism.


How does DNA affect an orginsims traits?

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What determines what habitat an organism inhabits?

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What is a chemical sequence of DNA or determines a trait of an organism?

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What determines sex of an organism?

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Which important chemical determines the traits of an organism?

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