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How many total possible codon combinations exist in the standard genetic code?
Options
A 20
B 32
C 64
Correct Answer
D 128
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Four nucleotide bases taken in triplets yield 4^3 = 64 possible codons.

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Question Info

Course: BIO 101
Topic: BIO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 2396 of 2556
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