Unit 3 Molecular Genetics Lesson 5-6.0 Flashcards

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What does it mean that the genetic code is degenerate?

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It means that more than one codon codes for the same amino acid.

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Is the genetic code universal?

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Yes, it is almost universal as almost all organisms on Earth use the same code.

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