Question

61 codons out of 64 code for 20 different amino acids. What is it referred to as?

• A. Overlapping of genes
• B. Degeneracy of genetic code
• C. Wobbling of codon
• D. University of codons

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Degeneracy of genetic code

The correct option is (b).

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Certain amino acids are coded by more than one codon.
2. This is known as the degeneracy of the genetic code.
3. Also, the codon is a triplet. where 61 codons code for amino acids, while 3 codons act as stop codons.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option A:

An overlapping gene is a gene whose nucleotide sequence is expressible and it partially overlaps with the expressible nucleotide sequence of another gene.

Option C:

The wobble position of a codon is the 3rd nucleotide in a codon.

Final answer: 61 codons out of 64 codes for 20 different amino acids. It is referred to as degeneracy of genetic code