How Many Codons are Known for Each Amino Acid

Question

How many codons are known for each amino acid?
A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) 2 to 4 depending on the nature of the amino acid
D) 1 to 6 depending on the nature of the amino acid

Accepted Answer

The genetic code is degenerate, meaning that most amino acids are encoded by more than one codon. The number of codons per amino acid varies, with some amino acids being encoded by a single codon while others are encoded by up to six different codons.