The Genetic Code Is Said to Be "Degenerate" Because

question 48

Multiple Choice

The genetic code is said to be "degenerate" because:

• A) there are more codons than amino acids.
• B) there are more amino acids than codons.
• C) different organisms use different codons to encode the same amino acid.
• D) some codons specify more than one amino acid.
• E) there are more tRNAs than amino acids.

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Definitions:

Photosynthetic Stem

Stems that are capable of photosynthesis, allowing plants to produce food in places other than their leaves.

Succulent Plants

Plants adapted to arid environments, characterized by thick, fleshy leaves or stems that store water.

Cladodes

Photosynthetic stems found in some plants that resemble leaves, functioning in photosynthesis and sometimes water storage.

Collenchyma

In plants, simple tissue composed of living cells with unevenly thickened walls; provides flexible support.