In the genetic code dictionary, how many codons are used to code for all the 20 amino acids:
- 64
- 20
- 60
- 61
Answer
(4) 61
Solution
Total codons = 43 = 64.
Of these, 3 codons (UAA, UAG, UGA) are stop codons and do not code for any amino acid.
∴ Codons coding for amino acids = 64 - 3 = 61.
Answer: (4)