The Genetic Code Is Said to Be "Degenerate" Because

question 48

Multiple Choice

The genetic code is said to be "degenerate" because:

• A) there are more codons than amino acids.
• B) there are more amino acids than codons.
• C) different organisms use different codons to encode the same amino acid.
• D) some codons specify more than one amino acid.
• E) there are more tRNAs than amino acids.

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Definitions:

Glycogen

A large, branched polysaccharide made of glucose molecules, serving as a form of energy storage in humans, animals, fungi, and bacteria.

Glucose

An elementary sugar which is a significant source of energy within living beings and is involved in the formation of lots of carbohydrates.

Primary Energy Source

The main fuel used by cells to generate ATP, such as glucose in humans for aerobic metabolism.

Carbohydrates

Organic compounds consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, typically found in foods and used as a source of energy.