Question:
A gene consists of 900 nucleotide bases. How many amino acids will it code?
A gene consists of 900 nucleotide bases. How many amino acids will it code?
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Genetic code formula:
\[
\boxed{
\text{Number of amino acids}
=
\frac{\text{Number of nucleotide bases}}{3}
}
\]
(Assuming the entire sequence is coding and stop codon is ignored.)
Updated On: Jul 14, 2026
- 150
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The Correct Option is B
Solution and Explanation
Step 1: Recall the genetic code.
Each amino acid is specified by one codon, and each codon consists of
\[
\boxed{3\ \text{nucleotide bases}.}
\]
Step 2: Calculate the number of amino acids. Given, \[ \text{Total nucleotide bases}=900. \] Therefore, \[ \text{Number of codons} = \frac{900}{3} = 300. \] Hence, \[ \boxed{300} \] amino acids can be coded. Therefore, \[ \boxed{(B)} \] is the correct answer.
Step 2: Calculate the number of amino acids. Given, \[ \text{Total nucleotide bases}=900. \] Therefore, \[ \text{Number of codons} = \frac{900}{3} = 300. \] Hence, \[ \boxed{300} \] amino acids can be coded. Therefore, \[ \boxed{(B)} \] is the correct answer.
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