The Triplet Codes Needed to Specify a Specific Polypeptide Chain

question 132

Multiple Choice

The triplet codes needed to specify a specific polypeptide chain are found in the

• A) cytoplasm.
• B) polypeptide itself.
• C) codon.
• D) gene.
• E) anticodon.

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