Statement $I$: The codon $\text{UAA}$ codes for lysine.
Statement $II$: Genetic code is usually ambiguous.
In the light of the above statements,choose the correct answer from the options given below.

  • A
    Both statement $I$ and statement $II$ are true
  • B
    Both statement $I$ and statement $II$ are false
  • C
    Statement $I$ is correct but statement $II$ is false
  • D
    Statement $I$ is incorrect but statement $II$ is true

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