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Assertion: A non-overlapping code means that a base in mRNA is not used for different codons
Reason: In translating mRNA molecules, the codons do not overlap but are read sequentially

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If both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

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If both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A

C

If A is true and R is false

D

If both A and R are false

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