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BIO 101 BIO 101 Past Questions Objective Question
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The genetic code is described as 'degenerate' because:
Options
A One codon codes for multiple amino acids
B Multiple codons can specify the same amino acid
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C It varies significantly between species
D Codons overlap during translation
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Degeneracy means more than one triplet codon can code for a single amino acid.

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Course: BIO 101
Topic: BIO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 2398 of 2556
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