The Unambiguity and Degeneracy of the Genetic Code Can Best

question 14

Multiple Choice

The unambiguity and degeneracy of the genetic code can best be respectively exemplified by which of the following?

• A)UUU and UUC both code for Phe;UUU codes only for Phe.
• B)UUU codes only for Phe;UUU and UUC both code for Phe.
• C)UUU codes for both Phe and Ser;UUU and UUC both code for Phe and Ser.
• D)UUU and UUC both code for Phe and Ser;UUU codes for both Phe and Ser.

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Definitions:

Core Temperature

Temperature of deep structures of the body.

Esophagus

The muscular tube that conveys food and liquids from the mouth to the stomach, playing a vital role in digestion.

Pulmonary Artery

The artery carrying deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle of the heart to the lungs for oxygenation.

Tympanic

Relating to the tympanum or eardrum, often used in the context of measuring body temperature via the ear canal.