How Many Nucleotides Comprise One Codon?​

question 30

Multiple Choice

How many nucleotides comprise one codon?​

• A) ​2
• B) ​3
• C) ​5
• D) ​6
• E) ​16

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Definitions:

Desmosome Junctions

Cell structures specialized for cell-to-cell adhesion, particularly in tissues subjected to mechanical stress, binding cells together to form a strong layer or sheet.

Tight Junctions

Specialized connections between adjacent cells in animal tissues that create a barrier to prevent leakage of materials through intercellular spaces.

Denatured

The process in which proteins or nucleic acids lose their tertiary structure and function due to external stress or compounds.

Gap Junctions

Cell structures that allow for the direct communication between cells through the connecting of cytoplasmic channels, enabling the transfer of various molecules and ions.