If the Genetic Code Were Overlapping, How Many Complete Codons

question 52

Multiple Choice

If the genetic code were overlapping, how many complete codons would the following sequence encode before encountering a stop codon?
5' - AUGCGAUUAAAGUGC - 3'

• A) 10
• B) 13
• C) 8
• D) 6
• E) 4

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