There are $64$ types of codons in the genetic code dictionary because:

  • A
    There are $64$ types of $tRNA$ found in the cell.
  • B
    There are $44$ meaningless and $20$ codons for amino acids.
  • C
    There are $64$ amino acids for coding.
  • D
    The genetic code is a triplet.

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Which triplet codon acts as a stop signal for the process of translation?

Statement $P$: An $m-RNA$ consists of $75$ nucleotides.
Statement $Q$: There are $61$ types of codons in the cytoplasm.

The codons on $mRNA$ are $CAU-CCU-AAA-CUG$. Identify the correct sequence of amino acids.

Choose the correct pair.
Column-$I$ Column-$II$
$A$. $AUG$ $1$. Phenylalanine
$B$. $UAA$ $2$. Methionine
$C$. $UUU$ $3$. Tryptophan
$D$. $UGG$ $4$. Stop

Select the correct statement with respect to the Wobble hypothesis.

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