One codon codes for only one amino acid, hence the code is

  • A

    Ambiguous and non-specific

  • B

    Unambiguous and specific

  • C

    Ambiguous and specific

  • D

    Unambiguous and non-specific

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Which form of $RNA$ has a structure resembling clover leaf

  • [AIPMT 2004]

Assertion : $UAA,\,UAG$ and $UGA$ terminate protein synthesis.

Reason : They are not recognised by $tRNA$.

  • [AIIMS 2011]

Select the incorrect statement(s).

$i.$ Six codons do not code for any amino acid.

$ii.$ Codon is read in $mRNA$ in a contiguous fashion.

$iii.$ Three codons function as stop codons.

$iv.$ The initiation codon $AUG$ codes for methionine.

What is false about $t\ RNA$

  • [AIIMS 2003]

The arrangement of three bases in the genetic code signifies a specific