The point mutation occurring at 3rd base of a codon generally may not cause a change in the amino acid, this statement exemplifies

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unambiguity of code

wobble base hypothesis

universality of code

contiguity of code

answer is D.

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Third base of codon is a wobble base. First two bases are more specific for AA. Therefore, point mutation occurring at 3rd base of a codon generally may not cause a change in the amino acid as the first base of anticodon can recognise the different third bases of codon.

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