How Does the Redundancy of the Genetic Code Contribute to Evolution

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Essay

How does the redundancy of the genetic code contribute to evolution?

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Definitions:

Sister Chromatids

Identical copies of a chromosome, connected by a centromere, that are produced during DNA replication.

Anaphase II

A stage of meiosis II where the sister chromatids are separated and pulled towards opposite poles of the cell.

Luteinizing Hormone

Luteinizing Hormone is a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that triggers ovulation in females and stimulates the production of testosterone in males.

Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone

A hormone responsible for the regulation of reproduction, stimulating the release of other hormones from the pituitary gland.