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How many base pairs in the gene are needed to code for the enzyme lysozyme, containing 129 amino acids, found in egg white?

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3×129
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(3×129)+(3×2)=393 base pairs
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(3×129)+(3×3)=396 base pairs
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4×129
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Solution

The correct option is C (3×129)+(3×2)=393 base pairs
Three base pairs code for one amino acid and two more triplets are required for 'start' and 'stop' signals, or (3×129)+(3×2)=393 base pairs in the gene are needed to code for the enzyme lysozyme, containing 129 amino acids, found in egg white.

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