Using Three Bases to Represent Each Amino Acid in a Polypeptide

question 27

Multiple Choice

Using three bases to represent each amino acid in a polypeptide

• A) ensures that all amino acids are represented at least once by the code.
• B) ensures that other organisms can read the code too.
• C) ensures that DNA can replicate properly.
• D) prevents the wrong amino acid from being incorporated into a protein.
• E) prevents early termination of transcription.

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