Molecular Basis Of Inheritance Question 5
Question: Select the incorrect statement(s) about genetic codon.
(i) Six codons do not code for any amino acid. (ii) Codon is read in mRNA in a contiguous fashion. (iii) Three codons function as stop codons. (iv) The initiation codon AUG codes for methionine.
Options:
A) (i) only
B) (ii) only
C) (i), (ii) and (iv)
D) (i), (ii) and (iii)
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
[a] 3 codons do not code for any amino acid.
Such codons are called non-sense codons or terminator codon.
Eg UAG, UAA & UGA.
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