Multiple choice

Degeneration of genetic code is attributed to __________.

  1. first member of the codon

  2. second member of the codon

  3. third member of the codon

  4. entire codon

  5. the code is non-degenerate
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The third base is called the wobble base. This base lacks specificity. For  e.g. inosine can pair up with more than one base at the same position resulting producing more than one codon for a single amino acid.

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