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Published on: August 11, 2026

Identify the amino acids encoded by the six codons according to the genetic code table.

A
Leucine , , and ,
B
Serine
and only and
C
Arginine and only
D
Glycine Choose the correct group of amino acids from the options given below: only only

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According to the genetic code table:

• Leucine is encoded by 6 codons: UUA, UUG, CUU, CUC, CUA, CUG. This makes it one of the amino acids encoded by the highest number of codons, demonstrating strong degeneracy.

• Serine is encoded by 6 codons as well: UCU, UCC, UCA, UCG, AGU, AGC.

• Arginine is also encoded by 6 codons: CGU, CGC, CGA, CGG, AGA, AGG.

• Glycine is encoded by 4 codons: GGU, GGC, GGA, GGG, which is not the highest number compared to the others listed.

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