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Which synthetic polynucleotide chain (RNA) did Nirenberg and Matthaei used for deciphering the genetic code?

a
Poly U RNA
b
Poly A RNA
c
Poly C RNA
d
Poly G RNA

detailed solution

Correct option is A

Nirenberg and Matthaei used a synthetic Poly U RNA and deciphered the code by translating this as polyphenylalanine.

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