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The sequence of DNA below is part of a gene. How many amino acids are coded for by this segment?5' ATTAGTCCGTAC3'a.2b.3c.4d.5

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Answer:

d

Step-by-step explanation:

it is four points.

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Answer:

C. 4

Step-by-step explanation:

Each section of three nucleotides (called a triad) codes for one amino acid. Since there are four triads here, this piece of DNA codes for 4 amino acids.

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