Which of These Statements Does NOT Describe a Characteristic of the Genetic

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements does NOT describe a characteristic of the genetic code?

• A)The number of codons and amino acids is the same.
• B)The code is used by nearly every living organism.
• C)Some amino acids have multiple codons.
• D)The code is degenerate.

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Definitions:

Competitive Market

A market structure characterized by a large number of buyers and sellers, similar products offered by the competing businesses, and a negligible amount of market control held by each seller.

Coconuts

The large, oval, brown seed of a tropical palm, containing a clear liquid and a white, edible flesh.

Fish

Aquatic, gill-bearing animals that lack limbs with digits.

Comparative Advantage

The ability of an entity to produce a good or service at a lower opportunity cost than its competitors, leading to a more efficient allocation of resources.