Explain What Is Meant by "Redundancy" in the Genetic Code

question 26

Essay

Explain what is meant by "redundancy" in the genetic code.

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Definitions:

Irrelevant Costs

Costs that should not influence decision-making because they will not change regardless of the outcome.

Sunk Costs

Past expenditures that have already been incurred and cannot be recovered or altered by current or future actions.

Decision Making

Selecting a course of action from competing alternatives.

Avoidable Cost

Costs that can be eliminated if a particular decision is made, such as discontinuing a product or service.