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Which of the following best describes a codon?

A. A segment of DNA that codes for a protein
B. A sequence of three nucleotides on mRNA that codes for an amino acid
C. A sequence of amino acids in a protein
D. A type of enzyme

Answer: A sequence of three nucleotides on mRNA that codes for an amino acid


Additional Information: A codon is a sequence of three nucleotides on mRNA that corresponds to a specific amino acid in a protein.


Subjects: Biochemistry, Biology

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