Botany-Genetic Code
NEET Botany Genetic Code MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 12
If a protein consists of 300 amino acids, how many nucleotide bases are required to code for this protein?
A
900
B
600
C
100
D
300
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
According to the genetic code, each amino acid is coded by a triplet of nucleotide bases. Therefore, for 300 amino acids, 300 x 3 = 900 nucleotide bases are required.
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