Which of the following is a definition of a codon?
A) a complimentary pair of hydrogen bonded bases in RNA
B) a sequence of three bases on RNA that directs incorporation of a specific amino acid into a protein
C) a complex between DNA and RNA
D) RNA found in the ribosome, the site in cells where synthesis of proteins takes place

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A codon is a sequence of three nucleotides on messenger RNA (mRNA) that corresponds to a specific amino acid or stop signal during protein synthesis. This sequence ensures that proteins are built with the correct sequence of amino acids.

Which of the Following Is a Definition of a Codon