The Redundant Code Flashcards
1
Q
Genetic code being described as degenerate means…
A
Different codons code for the same amino acid.
2
Q
If genetic code is degenerate we also say it is…
A
Redundant
3
Q
Redundancy can be advantageous when….
A
Gene mutations occur, they might be able to code for the same thing.
4
Q
Genetic code can be thought of as redundant because…
A
Majority of amino acids in our body can be coded for by more than one codon
5
Q
A stop codon being reached too early leads to…
A
A protein not being fully formed therefore it has no biological function.
