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The non-sense codons are...

The non-sense codons are

A

UUC ,UGG, UGA

B

UGG ,UAA, UGA

C

UUA ,UGA, UAG

D

UAG ,UGA, UAA

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To identify the non-sense codons, also known as stop codons, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Definition**: - Non-sense codons, or stop codons, are specific sequences of nucleotides in mRNA that signal the termination of protein synthesis. They do not code for any amino acid. 2. **Identify the Stop Codons**: - The three main stop codons in the genetic code are: - UAA (Ochre) - UAG (Amber) - UGA (Opal) 3. **Recognize Their Function**: - These codons play a crucial role in the translation process by signaling the ribosome to stop adding amino acids to the growing polypeptide chain, effectively terminating the synthesis of the protein. 4. **Review the Options**: - Given a list of codons, we need to identify which ones are UAA, UAG, or UGA to classify them as non-sense codons. 5. **Eliminate Incorrect Options**: - Any codon that does not match UAA, UAG, or UGA is not a non-sense codon. 6. **Conclusion**: - The non-sense codons are UAA, UAG, and UGA.
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