What does “Genetic code” actually mean in Molecular Basis of Inheritance, and why does it matter for NEET?
a triplet, degenerate, non-overlapping and near-universal code with AUG as start and three stop codons.
In simple words: a triplet, degenerate, non-overlapping and near-universal code with AUG as start and three stop codons. Getting Genetic code clear matters because NEET questions on Molecular Basis of Inheritance usually test this idea directly, not just a formula you memorised.
Key point
Genetic code
Common mistake
thinking one codon can code for several amino acids.
Memory tip
64 codons for 20 amino acids -> many codons per amino acid, never the reverse.
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