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'Unambiguous' 'degenerate' and 'universal' are some of the salient features of genetic code. Explain.

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'Unambiguous' 'degenerate' and 'universal' are some of the salient features of genetic code. Explain.

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Unambiguous: each codon specifies only one amino acid. Degenerate: several codons can specify the same amino acid. Universal: generally, the same codons specify the same amino acids across organisms.

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Chapter 7: Molecular Basis of Inheritance - EXERCISES [Page 417]

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Sarita Aggarwal Biology [English] Class 12 ISC
Chapter 7 Molecular Basis of Inheritance
EXERCISES | Q III. 3. (b) | Page 417
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