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What is not true for genetic code?

1. It is nearly universal
2. It is degenerate
3. It is unambiguous
4. A codon in mRNA is read in a non-contiguous fashion

Correct answer: A codon in mRNA is read in a non-contiguous fashion

Solution

The genetic code is read in a continuous, non-overlapping manner, so a codon is not read in a non-contiguous fashion. The other statements are true: the code is nearly universal, degenerate, and unambiguous.

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