What Does the Degeneracy of the Genetic Code Refer To

question 47

Multiple Choice

What does the degeneracy of the genetic code refer to?

• A) the fact that the code varies considerably between different organisms
• B) the fact that the code is commaless
• C) the fact that the code is universal
• D) the fact that the code has multiple codons for some amino acids

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Definitions:

Nerve Network

A system of interconnected nerve cells (neurons) that work together to process and transmit information in the body.

Depolarization

A reduction of the difference in charge between the inside and outside of the cell membrane, typically in a neuron, leading to the generation of an action potential.

Selectively Permeable

Describes biological membranes that allow certain substances to pass through while blocking others, thereby controlling the exchange of materials.

Resting Potential

The electrical potential of a neuron when not transmitting a signal, serving as the foundation for nerve impulse generation.