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61. The feature of the genetic code where multiple distinct triplet codons can specify the exact same amino acid means the code is

A. Ambiguous
B. Degenerate or redundant
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C. Overlapping
D. Universal

📝 Explanation

With 61 codons coding for 20 amino acids, most amino acids are specified by more than one triplet codon, making the code degenerate.

📖 Additional Information

  • Ambiguous
  • Degenerate or redundant
  • Overlapping
  • Universal

With 61 codons coding for 20 amino acids, most amino acids are specified by more than one triplet codon, making the code degenerate.

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