Botany-Genetic Code
NEET Botany Genetic Code MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
Which of the following statements about the genetic code is correct?
A
The genetic code consists of 64 codons, out of which 61 code for amino acids.
B
All amino acids are coded by a unique codon.
C
Codons are made up of a doublet of nucleotides.
D
There are no stop codons in the genetic code.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The genetic code is composed of 64 codons, with 61 coding for amino acids and 3 functioning as stop codons, as stated in the NCERT context.
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