The genetic code is referred to as degenerate because?
a. the same code is used in all organisms
b. it hangs around in bars and drinks too much
c. each codon codes for only one type of amino acid
d. more than one codon can code for one type of amino acid
Ans: d. more than one codon can code for one type of amino acid
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