Biology A-Level
Degenerate code
What Degenerate code means in Biology A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Degenerate code
A feature of the genetic code where more than one codon can code for the same amino acid.
Topics that use Degenerate code
- Topic 2: Genes and Health (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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Using Degenerate code in the exam
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