What is meant by "codon bias"?
A)Codons are specific for the amino acids they specify.
B)Certain viruses like to infect particular DNA sequences in our genome.
C)Some organisms will use specific codons for amino acids they specify.
D)Certain viruses like to infect particular DNA sequences in our genome,and some organisms will use specific codons for amino acids they specify.
E)None of the answer options are correct.

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Codon bias refers to the phenomenon where certain organisms favor the use of specific codons to encode particular amino acids. This bias can be influenced by factors such as the availability of tRNAs, GC content of the genome, and selection for translational efficiency.

What Is Meant by "Codon Bias