In the genetic code dictionary,how many codons are used to code for the $20$ amino acids?

  • A
    $61$
  • B
    $60$
  • C
    $20$
  • D
    $64$

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The codon $CUA$ $CUA$ $CUA$ codes for which of the following amino acids?

Define the following terms:
$1.$ Genetic code
$2.$ Degenerate codons

Initiation codon of protein synthesis (in eukaryotes) is

For the genetic code,choose the correct option for the given statements. Where $T$ stands for True and $F$ stands for False.
$(1)$ Phenylalanine $(Phe)$ amino acid is coded by more than three codons.
$(2)$ The codon is read in $t-RNA$ in a contiguous fashion.
$(3)$ $UUC$ would code for phenylalanine.
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What is indicated by $AUG$?

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