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How many codons code for amino acids ?
(a) 64 (b) 61 (c) 68 (d) 60

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To determine how many codons code for amino acids, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Codons**: - Codons are sequences of three nucleotides in mRNA that correspond to specific amino acids or stop signals during protein synthesis. 2. **Total Number of Codons**: ...
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