Biology - Molecular Biology - Genetic code and codons - Properties of the Genetic Code

Four sections. Section 1: 'TRIPLET CODE - 3 bases = 1 codon = 1 amino acid. With 4 bases and groups of 3: 4³ = 64 possible codons. Enough to code for 20 amino acids plus start/stop signals.' Section 2: 'DEGENERATE (REDUNDANT) - Most amino acids are coded by multiple codons. Leucine has 6 codons! Thi

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Biology - Molecular Biology - Genetic code and codons - Properties of the Genetic Code

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Four sections. Section 1: 'TRIPLET CODE - 3 bases = 1 codon = 1 amino acid. With 4 bases and groups of 3: 4³ = 64 possible codons. Enough to code for 20 amino acids plus start/stop signals.' Section 2: 'DEGENERATE (REDUNDANT) - Most amino acids are coded by multiple codons. Leucine has 6 codons! Thi

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BiologyMolecular BiologyClass 12, A Level, Class 12, DP Grade 12, Grade 12

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