QUESTION 17 Which of the following best supports the idea that the genetic code is composed of triplet codons? O A. Poly G RNA directs synthesis of poly glycine B. Addition or deletion of one base in a coding region causes an abnormal, defective protein to be produced. OC. Poly U RNA directs synthesis of poly proline. O D. Addition or deletion of three bases in a coding region can result in the production of a protein that s retains normal function. O E. A and C are both correct.

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Which of the following best supports the idea that the genetic code is composed of triplet codons?

- **A.** Poly G RNA directs synthesis of poly glycine
- **B.** Addition or deletion of one base in a coding region causes an abnormal, defective protein to be produced.
- **C.** Poly U RNA directs synthesis of poly proline.
- **D.** Addition or deletion of three bases in a coding region can result in the production of a protein that still retains normal function.
- **E.** A and C are both correct.
Transcribed Image Text:**Question 17** Which of the following best supports the idea that the genetic code is composed of triplet codons? - **A.** Poly G RNA directs synthesis of poly glycine - **B.** Addition or deletion of one base in a coding region causes an abnormal, defective protein to be produced. - **C.** Poly U RNA directs synthesis of poly proline. - **D.** Addition or deletion of three bases in a coding region can result in the production of a protein that still retains normal function. - **E.** A and C are both correct.
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