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Which of the following codons are called nonsense codons?

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Nonsense codons are also called stop codons and play a critical role in ending the process of protein synthesis.
Updated On: Feb 20, 2026
  • UAA, UAC, UAG
  • UUU, UCU, UAU
  • UUA, UCA, UUG
  • UCC, UCG, UAU
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

1. Nonsense codons (UAA, UAG, UGA) trigger the termination of translation, as they do not specify any amino acids.
2. The sequence UAA, UAC, UAG contains two nonsense codons (UAA, UAG) and one typographical error (UAC).
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