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In genetic code , the codon is read in m...

In genetic code , the codon is read in mRNA in a contiguous fashion because

A

the codon is triplet

B

the code is degenerate

C

there are no punctuation

D

None of the above

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ARIHANT NEET-GENE, ITS EXPRESSION AND REGULATION-Chapter Exercise (A) Taking it together (Assorted questions of the Chapter for Advanced Level Practice
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  10. Which enzyme is responsible for the synthesis of tRNA

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