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Why is the genetic code read three bases at a time?

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It is read 3 letters at a time which is 3 bases

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groups of 3 bases are referred to as codons.

Each codon codes for an amino acid.

A group of amino acids makes a protein.

These proteins are then used to carry out basic life functions
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