Q.

Which one of the following indicate that genetic code is ‘degenerate’?

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a

Same genetic code is applicable from bacteria to human.

b

Having ‘UUU’ code for phenylalanine

c

Some amino acids are coded by more than one codons

d

Genetic code is read is mRNA without any punctuations.

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

The term "degenerate" in the context of the genetic code refers to the fact that multiple codons can code for the same amino acid. Among the given options, the following statement indicates that the genetic code is degenerate:

"Most amino acids are encoded by more than one codon."

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