Q. Because most of the amino acids are represented by more than one codon, the genetic code is
A) overlapping
B) wobbling
C) degenerate
D) generate.
Explanation
Certain amino acids are identified by more than one codons. This phenomenon is called as degeneracy, e.g., phenylalanine is code by UUU and UUC.
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