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Which among the following is termination codon?

(A) AUG

(B) GUG

(C) UAA

(D) AAA

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Correct Answer is: (C) UAA

There are 3 STOP codons in the genetic code - UAG, UAA, and UGA.These codons are also known as nonsense codons or termination codons as they do not code for an amino acid.

The three STOP codons have been named as amber (UAG), opal or umber (UGA) and ochre (UAA)

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