Ask your own question, for FREE!
Biology 8 Online
OpenStudy (anonymous):

why are therr 64 codons

OpenStudy (anonymous):

because there are four different nucleotides possible to make up a three-codon amino acid. 4x4x4 aka,(43) is 64 I hope this helps :)

OpenStudy (secret66):

Also, here is the source to that^ answer: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Why_are_there_64_different_combinations_of_codons?#slide=3

Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!
Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!