The same amino acid sequence of a polypeptide chain can be represented by more than one type of nucleotide sequence in mRNA. It explains which property of genetic code?

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The same amino acid sequence of a polypeptide chain can be represented by more than one type of nucleotide sequence in mRNA. It explains which property of genetic code? (A) Universal nature (B) Degeneracy (C) Un-ambiguous (D) Comma-less or continuous

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Correct answer is (b) Degeneracy

Q. The same amino acid sequence of a polypeptide chain can be represented by more than one type of nucleotide sequence in mRNA. It explains which property of genetic code?

Universal nature

Degeneracy

Un-ambiguous

Comma-less or continuous

Correct answer is (b) Degeneracy