A sequence of three bases in DNA that codes for a specific amino acid is called a:
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Gene
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Triplet (or codon)
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Chromosome
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Nucleotide
📝 Detailed explanation
The genetic code is read in groups of three bases, each triplet specifying one amino acid in a protein chain.
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