how does the genetic code work? what information does it give?

Answer 1

there are 4 bases adedine (A), guanine(G), thymidine(T)(DNA and Uracil RNA) and cytosine(C) bonded to a ribose or deoxyribose sugar which is also bond to a phosphate The sugars bind with the phosphate to make a long chain. In DNA the nucleic acids pair using hydrogen bonds A-T and C-T(U). A polymerase (an enzyme with nucleic acids) opens and copies stretches of the DNA only making a small RNA copy. This starts a particular sequence of bases usually preceded by a series of TAs followed by an ATG. The codes for amino acids are triplet sequences of bases starting at ATG (methionine). Eventually, a code to stop is coded for. The RNA then connects with a ribosome and amino acids are shuttled to the ribosome and are covelantly bond together. In the end a protein is produced.

This is a simple explanation. Eukaryotic cells and bacteria work a little differently and some codes for RNA to be used in ribosomes and transfer RNA (carriers of the amino acids)

Answer 2

The genetic code is comprised of 4 amino acids that form base pairs (adenine and thymine; cytosine and guanine). These base pairs code for every last trait in an organism.

Answer 3

Everything just about!