The genetic code is NOT universal for:
A) prokaryotes, which use a different genetic code than eukaryotes.
B) a few mitochondrial genes, which substitute one sense codon for another.
C) viruses, which use an entirely different genetic code.
D) archaebacteria, which have their own genetic code.
E) animal species whose cells are more advanced and complex.

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Some mitochondrial genes have variations in the genetic code, substituting one sense codon for another, making the genetic code not universal in these cases.

The Genetic Code Is NOT Universal For