When more than one codon code for the sa...

When more than one codon code for the same amino acid, this is called as `:`

A

Redundancy of genetic code

B

Continuous nature of genetic code

C

Punctuation in genetic code

D

Universal nature of genetic code

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The correct Answer is:

A

(A) Determination of one amino acid by more than on codon is due to redundancy or degeneracy of genetic code.

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