The Term "Codon" Refers to

question 61

Multiple Choice

The term "codon" refers to

• A) a three-nucleotide sequence of DNA that codes for a protein.
• B) an amino acid that is coded for by three bases of DNA.
• C) a three-base sequence of mRNA.
• D) the part of a rRNA molecule where a new amino acid is added.
• E) the part of tRNA that is a triplet of bases that forms hydrogen bonds with complementary sequences.

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