Daily Math Challenge
A gene has 1200 base pairs. How many amino acids does it code for? (3 base pairs = 1 amino acid)
Answer
400 amino acids
📝 Step-by-Step Solution
1
Base pairs: 1200
2
Conversion: 3 base pairs per amino acid
3
Amino acids: 1200 ÷ 3 = 400
💡 Helpful Hints
• Divide total base pairs by 3
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