Step 1: Understanding the Concept
A codon on mRNA is a triplet of nucleotides. The anticodon on tRNA is also a triplet.
Step 2: Pairing
During translation, the anticodon pairs with the codon through complementary bases (A with U, G with C).
Step 3: Match
So both are triplets of complementary nucleotides, option (B).
Final Answer:
The codon and anticodon are triplets of complementary nucleotides.
\[ \boxed{\text{(B) }\text{triplet of complementary nucleotides}} \]