Question

A codon has a sequence of \(A\) and specifies a particular \(B\) that is to be incorporated into a \(C\). What are \(A\), \(B\), \(C\)?

• A. 3 bases, amino acid, carbohydrate
• B. 3 acids, carbohydrate, protein
• C. 3 bases, protein, amino acid
• D. 3 bases, amino acid, protein

Hint:

Codon = 3 bases on mRNA that codes for an amino acid, and amino acids join to form proteins.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understand codon definition.
A codon is a sequence of three nucleotide bases in mRNA.
So:
\[ A = 3 \text{ bases} \]
Step 2: What does codon specify?
Each codon codes for a specific amino acid.
So:
\[ B = \text{amino acid} \]
Step 3: Where is amino acid incorporated?
Amino acids are incorporated into polypeptide chain which forms protein.
So:
\[ C = \text{protein} \]
Final Answer:
\[ \boxed{3\text{ bases, amino acid, protein}} \]