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Differentiate between the genetic codes given below :
(a) Unambiguous and Universal
(b) Degenerate and Initiator :

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(a) Unambiguous: The code is specific i.e., one codon codes for only one amino acid.
Universal: The code is same in all organisms.
(b) Degenerate and Initiator:
Degenerate: When an amino acid coded by more than one codon, it is said to be degenerate.
Initiator: AUG is an initiator codon i.e., it initiates the translation process also codes for methionine.
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