The genetic code is said to be degenerate because ____.
A) some codons do not specify an amino acid
B) most amino acids are represented by more than one codon
C) the code varies considerably between different organisms
D) the code is commaless with no indicators of spaces between codons
E) the code varies considerably between different cell types within a multicellular organism

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Most amino acids are encoded by more than one codon, which means that the genetic code has redundancy or degeneracy. This allows for some mutations to occur without altering the amino acid sequence of the protein being produced.

The Genetic Code Is Said to Be Degenerate Because ____