Question

In eukaryotes, there are _______________ codons that specify amino acids. (0.5 pt.)

(A) 21
(B) 24
(C) 61
(D) 64
(E) 60

Answer 1

Bhhheetyuidddghhdddggfdggf

Answer 2

C : 61

Step-by-step explanation:

The three-letter nature of codons means that the four nucleotides found in mRNA; A, U, G, and C which produces a total of 64 different combinations. Of these 64 codons, 61 represent amino acids, and the remaining three represent stop signals/codons, which trigger the end of protein synthesis.