Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Biology

Chapter

Molecular Basis of Inheritance

Question:

Which of the following are not correct for of genetic code?

(A) The code is degenerate
(B) The codon is triplet. There are 64 codons which code for amino acids
(C) The codon is read in a contiguous fashion
(D) The code AUG has dual functions. It codes for methionine and also acts as terminator code

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

(A) and (C) only

(A) and (D) only

(B) and (C) only

(B) and (D) only

Correct Answer:

(B) and (D) only

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) → (B) and (D) only