In the genetic code

A) some codons specify more than one amino acid.
B) some codons consist of two nucleotides.
C) some amino acids are not specified by any codons.
D) many amino acids are specified by more than one codon.


Answer: D

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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