Molecular Basis of Inheritance · Class 12 · CBSE · Science Biology
Which of the following features of the genetic code indicates that a single amino acid can be coded by multiple codons?
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Which of the following features of the genetic code indicates that a single amino acid can be coded by multiple codons?
- A.Ambiguous
- B.DegenerateCorrect answer
- C.Universal
- D.Non-overlapping
Solution
A genetic code is described as degenerate because most amino acids are specified by more than one codon, preventing code ambiguity.
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