Question

Because most of the amino acids are represented by more than one codons, the genetic code is said to be

• A. Deaminated
• B. Comma less
• C. Degenerate
• D. Overlapping

Answer 1

The correct option is C Degenerate

Degeneracy of genetic codons means a specific amino acid can be coded by more than one triplet codon. For example, glutamic acid can be coded by GAA and GAG codons.

Leucine is coded by UUA, UUG, CUU, CUC, CUA, CUG codons.

Serine is coded by UCA, UCG, UCC, UCU, AGU, AGC.

So, the correct option is 'Degenerate'.