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#1: A DNA strand consists ofany sequence of four kinds of nucleotides. Suppose t

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Question

#1:       A DNA strand consists ofany sequence of four kinds of nucleotides. Suppose there

were only 16 different amino acids instead of 20. Which of thefollowing statements

would be correct descriptions of the minimal number ofnucleotides necessary to create a

genetic code?

A. 1

B. 2, provided that chain termination does not require a specialcodon

C. 3, provided that chain termination does require a specialcodon

D. 2, no matter how chain termination is accomplished

E. Both B and C

Explanation / Answer

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