A-LevelBiologyNucleic acids and protein synthesis9700/12 · May/June 2023 · Q221 Mark
One characteristic of DNA is that it is a universal genetic code. What is meant by a universal genetic code?
AAll living organisms use the same triplet code for amino acids.
BAll DNA triplets code for a different amino acid.
CNot all DNA triplets code for an amino acid.
DAll living organisms contain the same four nucleic acids.
✓ Correct answer
A: All living organisms use the same triplet code for amino acids.
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