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Basis Of The Genetic Code — Quiz

Test your understanding of basis of the genetic code with 5 practice questions.

Practice Questions

Question 1

What is the basic role of the genetic code in cells?

Question 2

Which molecule carries the genetic information used to make most proteins?

Question 3

What is a codon?

Question 4

Why is the genetic code described as degenerate?

Question 5

What does it mean that the genetic code is universal?