The Genetic Code Has More Than One Codon for Some

question 51

Multiple Choice

The genetic code has more than one codon for some amino acids. This is an example of

• A) evolution.
• B) stringency.
• C) degeneracy.
• D) translation.

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Definitions:

Impulse

A sudden urge or desire to act without conscious thought, often driven by instinct or emotional factors.

Ventricles

The two lower chambers of the heart responsible for pumping blood out of the heart to the lungs and the rest of the body.

R Wave

In electrocardiography, the R wave is part of the QRS complex, representing ventricular depolarization and the main spike seen in an ECG tracing.

Contraction

A shortening or increase in tension of muscle fibers, often resulting in movement or maintenance of posture.