How many bases are needed to specify three amino acids.

Dennis K asked Nov 19, 2023

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Dennis K asked Nov 19, 2023

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Each amino acid is coded by 3 bases, and so three amino acids would need: 3⋅3=9 bases.

Jyoti JK answered Nov 26, 2023

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