The genetic code consists of ____ bases that stand for one codon.
A)1
B)2
C)3
D)4
E)20

Name: The genetic code consists of ____ bases that stand for one codon. A)1 B)2 C)3 D)4 E)20
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The genetic code consists of a sequence of three nucleotide bases, or triplets, which are called codons. Each codon codes for a specific amino acid or a stop signal. Therefore, the genetic code is said to be triplet or three-base code.

The Genetic Code Consists of ____ Bases That Stand for One