There are 64 codons and 20 amino acids. Which of the following is true?

A. Several different codons can specify the same amino acid.

B. Each codon specifies a different amino acid.

C. Some amino acids have no link to a codon.

D. Each amino acid is specified by only one codon.

Question

There are 64 codons and 20 amino acids. Which of the following is true?

A. Several different codons can specify the same amino acid.	

B. Each codon specifies a different amino acid.	

C. Some amino acids have no link to a codon.	

D. Each amino acid is specified by only one codon.

anonymous · Answer

Which answer would allow for 64 codons specifying 20 aas?

anonymous · Answer

??

anonymous · Answer

well you know its not D and you know its not C soo witch one do you think it is?

anonymous · Answer

allow me to rephase:
you have hundreds of apples (codons) and only a few baskets (amino acids)

anonymous · Answer

A?

anonymous · Answer

is it true that you will have to put more than one apple in a basket? if yes, then a is true

anonymous · Answer

yes A

anonymous · Answer

you think i could get a medal for that killer analogy with the apples and baskets? not begging, just asking

anonymous · Answer

i got you @theonewhocould

anonymous · Answer

Please close the questions that have been answered so there is room for other questions. :)