Which of the Following Statements About the Genetic Code Is

question 104

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the genetic code is NOT true?

• A)Each codon consists of four bases.
• B)An amino acid may be coded for by more than one codon.
• C)Some codons act as stop signals and terminate further synthesis of a protein chain.
• D)Codons consist of some combination of A, G, C and U.

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