If you were given the sequence of nucleotides in a single gene and the total number of nucleotides was 90 (excluding start and stop signals);how many amino acids would you expect to find in the protein that is made from this gene?
A)90
B)30
C)10
D)1
E)0

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Each amino acid is coded for by a sequence of three nucleotides, known as a codon. Therefore, the total number of codons in a 90-nucleotide gene would be 90/3 = 30. Since each codon codes for one amino acid, the protein made from this gene would consist of 30 amino acids.

If You Were Given the Sequence of Nucleotides in a Single