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The number of codons that code different amino acids is

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16

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31

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61

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64

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Solution

The correct option is C 61
There are total 64 codons (triplet) formed by a nitrogenous base. 61 codons code for amino acids and 3 codons do not code for any amino acid hence, they function as stop codons.

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