A-LevelBiologyNucleic acids and protein synthesis9700/12 · Oct/Nov 2011 · Q201 Mark
In a genetic engineering experiment, a piece of double-stranded DNA containing 12 × 10³ nucleotides coding for specific polypeptide is transcribed and translated. What is the total number of amino acids in this polypeptide?
A6 x 10³
B4 x 10³
C2 x 10³
D1 x 10³
✓ Correct answer
C: 2 x 10³
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