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A codon has a sequence of $A$ and specifies a particular B that is to be incorporated into a C. What are $\mathrm{A}, \mathrm{B}, \mathrm{C}$ ?
ChemistryBiomoleculesVITEEEVITEEE 2009
Options:
  • A A - 3 bases, B - amino acid, C - carbohydrate
  • B A - 3 acids, B - carbohydrate, C - protein
  • C A - 3 bases, B - protein, C - amino acid
  • D A - 3 bases, B - amino acid, C - protein
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The correct answer is: A - 3 bases, B - amino acid, C - protein
A codon is a specific sequence of three adjacent bases on a strand ofDNA or RNA that provides genet ic code information for a particular amino acid.

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