Biomolecules Question 76

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 four bases in m-RNA: adenine, cytosine, guanine and Uracil have been shown to act in the form of triplet; each triplet behaving as a code for the synthesis of a particular amino acid.