Molecular Basis Of Inheritance Question 29

Question: A sequence of how many nucleotides in messenger RNA makes a codon for an amino acid [CBSE PMT 2004]

Options:

A) One

B) Two

C) Three

D) Four

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

The genetic code is a triplet code.

Three adjacent bases, termed a codon specify one amino acid.

The first, second and third bases represent 5’ to 3’ direction.