The genetic code is always read

a. 3 bases at a time in the same direction.

b. 4 bases at a time in the same direction.

c. 3 bases at a time and the direction varies.

d. 4 bases at a time and the direction varies.

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Biology

Tiara Kirby

20 June, 13:13

The genetic code is always read

a. 3 bases at a time in the same direction.

b. 4 bases at a time in the same direction.

c. 3 bases at a time and the direction varies.

d. 4 bases at a time and the direction varies.

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Jackpot · Answer 1

A - 3 bases at a time in the same direction

Broderick Washington · Answer 2

A - 3 bases at a time in the same direction.

Extra info: 3 bases being read together is called the triplet code. It is read in one direction to prevent mistranscription from occurring so that the correct protein can be translated and synthesised.

The genetic code is always reada. 3 bases at a time in the same direction.b. 4 bases at a time in the same direction.c. 3 bases at a time and the direction varies.d. 4 bases at a time and the direction varies.

The genetic code is always read

a. 3 bases at a time in the same direction.

b. 4 bases at a time in the same direction.

c. 3 bases at a time and the direction varies.

d. 4 bases at a time and the direction varies.