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Question
The number of nucleotide bases read together on the mRNA to designate each amino acid is ; this unit is called a/an : a. one; amino bases b. two; anticodon c. two; dipeptide d. three; codon
Correct Answer
Option D is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
The genetic code is read in groups of three nucleotide bases on the mRNA. Each three-base unit is called a codon, and it specifies one amino acid (or a stop signal).
Hint
It's a triplet code.