Molecular Basis Of Inheritance Question 139
Question: Which one of the following group of codons is called as degenerate codons?
Options:
A) UAA, UAG and UGA
B) GUA, GUG, GCA, GCG and GAA
C) UUC, UUG, CCU, CAA and CUG
D) UUA, UUG, CUU, CUC, CUA and CUG
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
[a] Degenerate codons (also called as non - sense codons or terminator codons) do not code for any amino acids.
Three types of degenerate codons are UAG (amber), UAA (ochre) and UGA (opal).
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