2.8-Genetic Code

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Biology

Genetics

A-Level Biology

Edexcel A (SNAB)

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Define gene

A section of the DNA that controls part of the cells chemistry

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How is the genetic code universal

All living things have the same 4 nitrogenous bases in DNA and RNA

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How does the genetic code have triplets

3 bases code for 1 amino acid

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How is the genetic code non-overlapping

Each base is only used for one triplet

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How is the genetic code degenerate

More than 1 codon can code for the same amino acid