The genetic code is said to be degenerate, which means that: A An anticodon can interact with more than one codon in the mRNA in which the codon may differ in any or all of the three nucleotides. (B) Each codon codes for more than one amino acid. (C) The code is universally used by virtually all species. (D) Most amino acids are coded for by more than one codon.

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The genetic code is said to be degenerate, which means that:
A
An anticodon can interact with more than one codon in the mRNA in which the codon may differ in any or all of the three
nucleotides.
B) Each codon codes for more than one amino acid.
(C) The code is universally used by virtually all species.
(D) Most amino acids are coded for by more than one codon.
Transcribed Image Text:Question 33 The genetic code is said to be degenerate, which means that: A An anticodon can interact with more than one codon in the mRNA in which the codon may differ in any or all of the three nucleotides. B) Each codon codes for more than one amino acid. (C) The code is universally used by virtually all species. (D) Most amino acids are coded for by more than one codon.
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