How Many Codons Code for an Amino Acid

question 76

Multiple Choice

How many codons code for an amino acid?

• A)20
• B)3
• C)64
• D)61
• E)21

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Definitions:

ALU

Arithmetic Logic Unit; a component of a computer processor that performs arithmetic and logical operations.

Eight-Byte String

A sequence of data consisting of eight bytes, which can represent a variety of data types, including characters or numerical values.

Bit

Short for binary digit (0s and 1s), the only data that a CPU can process.

Magnetic Tapes

A medium for magnetic recording, made of a thin magnetizable coating on a long, narrow strip of plastic film, used for data storage and backup.