Botany-Genetic Code
NEET Botany Genetic Code Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Hard-Class 12
Assertion (A): The genetic code is considered to be degenerate. | Reason (R): Some amino acids are specified by more than one codon, reducing the chances of mutation affecting the protein function.
A
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
B
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C
A is true, but R is false.
D
A is false.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The genetic code is indeed degenerate, as described in the NCERT context. This means that multiple codons can specify the same amino acid, which helps buffer against potential deleterious effects of mutations.
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