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How many bases are required for coding 20 amino acids?(a) 1(b) 2(c) 3(d) 4I had been asked this question in homework.Origin of the question is Molecular Basis of Inheritance in chapter Molecular Basis of Inheritance of Biology – Class 12

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Correct answer is (d) 4

For explanation I would SAY: George GAMOW who was a physicist mentioned that to be able to CODE for 20 amino acids, we require 4 bases. The code should also be MADE up of 3 NUCLEOTIDES. The code should be made up of bases in a particular combination.



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