Question

Mention for salient features of genetic code.

Answer 1

• The collection of codons is called Genetic code.

• For 20 amino acids there should be 20 codons.

• Each codon should have 3 nucleotides to impart specificity to each of the amino acid for a specific codon.

• The genetic code is the set of rules by which information encoded in genetic material (DNA or RNA sequences) is translated into proteins (amino acid sequences) by living cells.

• 1 Nucleotide- 4 combinations.

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