There are $64$ types of codons in the genetic code dictionary because:

  • A
    There are $64$ types of $tRNA$ found in the cell.
  • B
    There are $44$ meaningless and $20$ codons for amino acids.
  • C
    There are $64$ amino acids for coding.
  • D
    The genetic code is a triplet.

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