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In Biology / High School | 2014-05-19

How many possible codons exist in the genetic code?

A. 3
B. 20
C. 46
D. 64

Asked by Daniel482

Answer (3)

The correct answer is: d. 64
in the genetic code there could be 64 different codons (each consists of 3 nucleotides)
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Answered by n00nst00p | 2024-06-10

there are 64 possible codons (4 × 4 × 4 = 64) in the genetic code ;

Answered by j4stephens | 2024-06-13

There are 64 possible codons in the genetic code, which are formed by combinations of four nucleotides arranged in sequences of three. This allows for 61 codons to code for amino acids and 3 to serve as stop signals. The answer choice is D. 64.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2024-11-04