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Consider the following statements `:`
Assertion (A) `:` Amber codon is a termination codon .
Reason (R ) `:` If in a m-RNA, a termination codon is present, the protein synthesis stops abruptly whether the protein synthesis is complete or not.
Now select you answer from code given below `:`

A

If both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

B

If both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A

C

If A is true and R is false

D

If both A and R are false

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