Because a Codon Is a Particular Combination of Three Nucleotides

question 5

Multiple Choice

Because a codon is a particular combination of three nucleotides, there are possible combinations of the nucleotides A, C, G, and T.

• A) 16
• B) 4
• C) 12
• D) 32
• E) 64

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Definitions:

Circumflex Branch

A branch of the coronary artery that supplies blood to the lateral and posterior surfaces of the left atrium and left ventricle of the heart.

Plateau

A state of little or no change following a period of activity or progress, often used in contexts like physical fitness, learning, and growth curves.

Cytoplasm

The jelly-like substance within a cell, excluding the nucleus, containing organelles, where various cellular processes occur.

Action Potential

A rapid, temporary change in the electrical charge of a neuron's membrane, facilitating the transmission of signals.