The salient features of genetic code are:
(A) The code is palindromic
(B) UGA act as initiator codon
(C) The code is unambiguous and specific
(D) The code is nearly universal
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
1. (A) and (D) only 2. (B) and (C) only
3. (A) and (B) only 4. (C) and (D) only
Subtopic:  Genetic Code |
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Statement I: The codon AUG' codes for methionine and phenylalanine.
Statement II: AAA' and 'AAG are both codons that code for the amino acid lysine.


In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. Statement I is correct but Statement II is false.
2. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is true.
3. Both Statement I and Statement II are true.
4. Both Statement I and Statement II are false.
Subtopic:  Genetic Code |
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Which of the following features of genetic code does allow bacteria to produce human insulin by recombinant DNA technology?

1. Genetic code is specific

2. Genetic code is not ambiguous

3. Genetic code is redundant

4. Genetic code is nearly universal

Subtopic:  Genetic Code: I | Genetic Code: II | Genetic Code: III | Genetic Code |
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NEET - 2019
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From the following, identify the correct combination of salient features of the Genetic Code:

1. Universal, Non-ambiguous, Overlapping

2. Degenerate, Overlapping, Commaless

3. Universal, Ambiguous, Degenerate

4. Degenerate, Non-overlapping, Non-ambiguous

Subtopic:  Genetic Code: I | Genetic Code |
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