Molecular Basis Of Inheritance Question 1

Question: There are 64 types of codons in genetic code dictionary because [CBSE PMT 1990]

Options:

A) There are 64 types of tRNA’s found in cell

B) There are 44 meaningless and 20 codons for amino acids

C) There are 64 amino acids for coding

D) Genetic code is triplet

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

Genetic code is triplet and in each triplet code three bases are present $ (4^{3}) $ .