Which of the following is true regarding the genetic code?
A)The genetic code is considered to not be universal.
B)The genetic code has three start codons and one stop codon.
C)The genetic code is degenerate.
D)The genetic code is overlapping.
E)The genetic code is ambiguous.

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The genetic code is degenerate, meaning that most amino acids are encoded by more than one codon. This redundancy allows for some mutations to occur without changing the amino acid sequence of the protein.

Which of the Following Is True Regarding the Genetic Code