Would a Two-Letter Code with Four Different Nucleotides Be Sufficient

question 5

Essay

Would a two-letter code with four different nucleotides be sufficient to encode the 20 amino acids found in cells? Why or why not? What does the three-letter code imply about the nature of the genetic code?

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Issued

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Revolving Line

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Annual Interest Rate

The percentage of interest that is charged or earned on an investment or loan over the course of a year.

Revolving Line

A credit arrangement that allows a borrower to use or withdraw funds up to a designated limit, repay them, and borrow again.