What Does It Mean When We Say the Genetic Code

question 91

Multiple Choice

What does it mean when we say the genetic code is redundant?

• A)A single codon can specify the addition of more than one amino acid.
• B)The genetic code is different for different domains of organisms.
• C)The genetic code is universal (the same for all organisms).
• D)More than one codon can specify the addition of the same amino acid.
• E)DNA is can be transcribed in different reading frames.

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Definitions:

Marginal Cost

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Fixed Cost

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