In a random DNA sequence, what is the lo...

In a random DNA sequence, what is the lowest frequency of encountering a stop codon ?

A

1 in 20

B

1 in 3

C

1 in 64

D

1 in 10

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The correct Answer is:

A

Total no. of codon =64
Functional codon =61
Stop codon =3
`:.` frequency of encountering stop codon `=(3)/(61)~~(1)/(20)`

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