Which amino acid has a single codon?

Tryptophan

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Solution

The correct option is A Tryptophan

Coded by a single codon

Tryptophan is coded by only a single codon - UGG.

Final answer
d. Tryptophan

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Which amino acid has a single codon?

The correct option is A Tryptophan Coded by a single codon Tryptophan is coded by only a single codon - UGG. Final answer d. Tryptophan

The correct option is A Tryptophan

Coded by a single codon

Tryptophan is coded by only a single codon - UGG.

Final answer
d. Tryptophan