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When TMV-RNA is used for infection, the ...

When TMV-RNA is used for infection, the amino acid sequence of the coat protein of the progeny is the same whether the host is Zinnia or tabacco. This proves that the genetic code is

A

degenerate

B

universal

C

unidirectional

D

non-overlapping

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B
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