Botany-Genetic Code
NEET Botany Genetic Code MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-fact-Medium-Class 12
What is the nature of a codon in the genetic code?
A
A codon is a triplet of nucleotides.
B
A codon is a single nucleotide.
C
A codon is a pair of nucleotides.
D
A codon is a quadruplet of nucleotides.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
A codon is defined as a triplet of nucleotides, with 61 codons coding for amino acids and 3 functioning as stop codons, indicating its triplet nature.
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