Question

In the genetic dictionary, there are 64 codons as ______

Options

• there are 44 nonsense codons and 20 sense codons.

• 64 amino acids are to be coded.

• 64 types of t-RNAs are present.

• The genetic code is a triplet.

Answer 1

In the genetic dictionary, there are 64 codons as the genetic code is a triplet.

Explanation:

Because each codon is made up of three nitrogen bases, i.e. If you have a triplet, the number of codons will be three.

4 x 4 x 4 = 64 = 43