Question

Which characteristics describe the genetic code of humans? Select three options.

can help in development of effective medications.
can only help understand human genetics
can explain genetic diseases
composed of about 19,000 genes
composed of 23 chromosomes

Answer 1

Answer:

The genetic code has four main features: Three nucleotides/bases encode an amino acid, there are 20 different amino acids which are the building blocks for proteins. The genetic code is non-overlapping, for example a sequence UGGAUCGAU is read UGG AUC GAU rather than UGG GGA GAU etc.

Answer 2

Answer:

B,D,E

Explanation: