Each Set of Three Bases in an MRNA Molecule Codes

Question

Each set of three bases in an mRNA molecule codes for one of 20 specific
A) rRNA molecules.
B) nucleotides.
C) amino acids.
D) proteins.

Accepted Answer

Each set of three bases in an mRNA molecule is called a codon and codes for a specific amino acid. Therefore, the correct choice is C, amino acids.