MCAT Question of the Day
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    Q:

    		 The genetic code of codons has been described as being a degenerate code. Degeneracy suggests:
    		 

    A

    		 that there are explicit codons which code for the start and stop of a peptide sequence.

    B

    		 that codons are universal among species, irrespective of kingdom.

    C

    		 the presence of synonymous mutations.

    D

    		 every codon can only code for a single amino acid.



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