Suppose That the Genetic Code Involved Five Nucleotides Per Codon

question 247

Multiple Choice

Suppose that the genetic code involved five nucleotides per codon but that there were only two different types of nucleotides.How many different codons would be possible?

• A) 16
• B) 25
• C) 32
• D) 64
• E) 125

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Definitions:

Big Five

Refers to the five broad personality traits: openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism.

Personality Traits

Enduring characteristics and behaviors that define an individual's typical patterns of feeling, thinking, and acting.

Heredity

The genetic transmission of characteristics from parents to offspring, influencing traits such as appearance, health, and behavior.

Generativity

A focus on shaping and leading the upcoming generation, typically demonstrated through roles like parenting, instructing, or mentoring.