The Genetic Code Has 64 Codons, While There Are Only

question 53

Multiple Choice

The genetic code has 64 codons, while there are only 20 amino acids. Thus, some amino acids are coded for by more than one codon. As a result, the genetic code is said to be ________.

• A)regenerate
• B)degenerate
• C)overlapping
• D)nonoverlapping
• E)nonspecific

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