Question

Codons are
A)Triplets coding for a single amino acid
B)Alphabet of the genetic language
C)Redundant in their coding for various amino acids
D)All of the above

Answer 1

Hint: A codon is known as a sequence of three nucleotides in a DNA or RNA molecule that together form a genetic code unit. These codons are converted to form sequences of proteins.

Complete answer:
Codons are DNA or RNA sequences composed of three nucleotide bases and complex amino acid codes. These codons are responsible for initiating as well as preventing various codons from transcribing (forming mRNA through DNA) and translating (forming proteins through mRNA). Codons are often referred to as the genetic language responsible for the flow from one generation to another of genetic material. As one codon can be responsible for multiple amino acids, they are said to be redundant.

Stop codons are referred to as codons that do not code for any amino acid and allow for the end of protein synthesis.

Hence, the correct answer is option (D)

Note: Anticodons are located on tRNA (transfer RNA) molecules that help transfer or hold amino acids to the mRNA during the translation process. The nucleotides are complementary to the nucleotide sequence found on the translated mRNA so that the anticodon in the tRNA can interact with the particular codon in the mRNA during the translation process and hence hold the same amino acid coded for by the mRNA.