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KVPY Sample Paper KVPY Stream-SX Model Paper-2

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    If there were 34 amino acids and DNA only contained two types of nitrogenous bases, what would be the minimum number of bases per codon that could code for proteins?                                 

    A) 3                                 

    B) 4                  

    C) 6                     

    D) 8        

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    [c] As there are 2 types of base, \[{{2}^{n}}\] where n = number of bases per codon. Thus, 26 would provide 64 combination, which is more than sufficient. Thus, 6 are the minimum number of bases per codon that could code for proteins.        


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