Each Triplet of Bases in a Gene Corresponds To

Question

Each triplet of bases in a gene corresponds to
A) one amino acid in a protein.
B) one DNA nucleotide.
C) one protein.
D) one mRNA.
E) one chromosome.

Accepted Answer

Each triplet of bases in a gene, called a codon, codes for a specific amino acid in a protein. Therefore, choice A is the correct answer.