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In a random DNA sequence, what is the lowest frequency of encountering a stop codon?

A

1 in 20

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B

1 in 3

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1 in 64

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D

1 in 10

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Solution

The correct option is A 1 in 20
Total posiibility of codons = 64
Possibilty of stop codon = 3
Frequency of encountering a stop codon is nearly 1 in 20

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