Which of the following statements about the genetic code is FALSE?
A) There is one initiator codon and it codes for an amino acid.
B) There are 3 termination codons that do not code for amino acids.
C) mRNA is read 3 bases at a time and these units are called codons.
D) Each codon is specific for only one amino acid.
E) Each amino acid is coded for by only one codon.

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Each amino acid can be coded for by more than one codon due to the redundancy of the genetic code. This means that several codons can specify the same amino acid.

Which of the Following Statements About the Genetic Code Is