Questions
Which of the following is correct regarding genetic code?
a
UUU is the initiation codon which also codes for phenylalanine
b
There are 64 triplet codons and only 20 amino acids
c
Three random nitrogen bases specify the placement of one amino acid
d
UAA is the nonsense codon which also codes for methionine
detailed solution
Correct option is B
Genetic code has 64 codons in triplets which are meant for 20 amino acids. 61 are sense codons and the remaining 3 are non-sense codons.Talk to our academic expert!
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