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Explain how degeneracy of the genetic code makes cells better able to accomodate mutations

Biology 2e

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ISBN:9781947172517

Author:Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark

Publisher:Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark

Chapter15: Genes And Proteins

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Problem 20CTQ: Discuss how degeneracy of the genetic code makes cells more robust to mutations.

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