If Codons Were Read Two Bases at a Time Instead

question 168

Multiple Choice

If codons were read two bases at a time instead of three bases at a time, how many different possible amino acids could be specified?

• A) 16
• B) 64
• C) 8
• D) 32
• E) 128

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Definitions:

Dependent Variable

A variable in an experiment or model whose value depends on that of others.

Independent Variable

A variable in an experiment or study that is manipulated or controlled by the researcher to investigate its effect on a dependent variable.

Slope

The measure of the steepness or incline of a line, calculated as the ratio of the vertical change to the horizontal change between two points on the line.