What is meant by degenerate code

  • A

    One amino acid is coded by one code

  • B

    One amino acid can be coded by more than one code

  • C

    One code controls one code

  • D

    One code can control more than one amino acid

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   column $I$ (Codons)    column $II$ (Amino acids)
   $(A)$  $UUU$   $(I)$  Serine
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