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In Biology / High School | 2025-07-08

Which of the following is not an example of a codon?
A. TTG
B. ATC
C. UCG
D. ACGU

Asked by Bellaneill

Answer (1)

A codon is a three-nucleotide sequence that codes for amino acids. Among the options given, ACGU is not a codon because it has four nucleotides instead of three. Therefore, the answer is D. ACGU. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-08

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