Although Various Codons Often Code for the Same Amino Acid

question 39

True/False

Although various codons often code for the same amino acid, it is important to choose the codon preferred by the expression host itself.

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Definitions:

Amphetamine

A stimulant drug that affects the central nervous system, increasing alertness and physical activity.

Lysergic Acid Diethylamide

A hallucinogenic drug that induces altered states of consciousness, often characterized by hallucinations, changes in thought processes, and emotional shifts.

Hallucinogens

Substances, including LSD and MDMA (ecstasy), that produce perceptual illusions and distortions even in small doses.

Peyote

A small, spineless cactus containing psychoactive alkaloids, particularly mescaline, used primarily in Native American spiritual practices for its hallucinogenic properties.