MCQ
Genetic code consists of
  • A
    $4$ codons, each with two nucleotides
  • B
    $16$ codons, each with four nucleotides
  • C
    $64$ codons, each with two nucleotides
  • $64$ codons, each with three nucleotides

Answer

Correct option: D.
$64$ codons, each with three nucleotides
d
(d)A single amino acid is specified by a sequence of three nucleotides in $mRNA$ i.e., called codon. Due to triplet nature, it consist $64$ codon.

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