'Question 4 Which codon position best demonstrates degeneracy? Fifth position First position Second position Fourth position Third position'
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Degeneracy refers to the fact that multiple codons can code for the same amino acid. For example, the codons GCU, GCC, GCA, and GCG all code for the amino acid alanine. Show more…
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