Using three bases to represent each amino acid in a polypeptide
A) ensures that all amino acids are represented at least once by the code.
B) ensures that other organisms can read the code too.
C) ensures that DNA can replicate properly.
D) prevents the wrong amino acid from being incorporated into a protein.
E) prevents early termination of transcription.

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Using three bases (a codon) allows for 64 possible combinations, which is more than enough to code for all 20 amino acids, ensuring that each amino acid is represented at least once.

Using Three Bases to Represent Each Amino Acid in a Polypeptide