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12. The linear sequence of three consecutive nucleotide bases on an mRNA molecule that represents the genetic code for a single amino acid is a

A. Cistron
B. Codon
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C. Anticodon
D. Muton

📝 Explanation

A codon is a triplet of bases that specifies a particular amino acid or a stop signal during protein translation.

📖 Additional Information

  • Cistron
  • Codon
  • Anticodon
  • Muton

A codon is a triplet of bases that specifies a particular amino acid or a stop signal during protein translation.

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