What is the number of stop codons which do not code for any amino acid?

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Solution

The correct option is C 3
There are three codons that do not code for any amino acid. They are called the stop codons or terminator codons UAA, UAG and UGA. They are found at the end of the mRNA and gives a signal to terminate the translation and releases the protein. Hence,the correct answer is option C.

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Select the incorrect statement(s).

1. Six codons do not code for any amino acid.

2. Codon is read in mRNA in a contiguous fashion.

3. Three codons function as stop codons.

4. The initiator codon AUG codes for methionine .

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