The genetic code has 64 codons, while there are only 20 amino acids. Thus, some amino acids are coded for by more than one codon. As a result, the genetic code is said to be ________.
A)regenerate
B)degenerate
C)overlapping
D)nonoverlapping
E)nonspecific

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The term "degenerate" refers to the fact that more than one codon can code for the same amino acid, which is a characteristic of the genetic code.

The Genetic Code Has 64 Codons, While There Are Only