The genetic code is made up of codons consisting of how many nucleotides?
A) Two
B) Three
C) Five
D) Six
E) Nine

Name: The genetic code is made up of codons consisting of how many nucleotides? A) Two B) Three C) Five D) Six E) Nine
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The genetic code is made up of codons consisting of how many nucleotides?  
A) Two
B) Three
C) Five
D) Six
E) Nine

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A codon consists of three nucleotides, which are read during protein synthesis to indicate the specific amino acid that is to be added to the growing polypeptide chain. Therefore, choice B is the correct answer.

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