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Multiple choice

When an amino acid is represented by more than one codon, it is called __________.

  1. deaminate

  2. degenerate

  3. universal

  4. commaless

  5. non-overlapping

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The genetic code is degenerate in that most amino acids are encoded by more than one codon.

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