What Is Encoded by a Single Codon

question 36

Multiple Choice

What is encoded by a single codon?

• A) a single protein
• B) an RNA nucleotide
• C) a DNA nucleotide
• D) an amino acid
• E) All of these answers could be correct,depending on the organism.

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