A minimal genetic code requires only 21 codons—one for each amino...

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A minimal genetic code requires only 21 codons—one for each amino acid, and one for a stop signal. Given this, what advantage might be offered by having a code with 64 codons?

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Hello everyone. And in today's video we have the following problem. So a single amino acid can be specified by more than one code. This characteristic is term that the generous E. Of the genetic code. What is the significance of this generous E. Of the genetic codes with reference to mutations. Now I want you to recall that for example the code on C. U. C. Is able to translate into losing which we see here. However if this is the generous E. Of the genetic code occurs and we change for example this last sight unseen into you and we have see you you this will still yield losing. Now this mutation or this change of one base pair for another still yielded the same amino acid. Now this did not cause a change in the amino assets so it will not change the protein and what this will result is is in the same protein with the same function. So nothing will really change from this mutation that could otherwise be very dangerous for the body. So the answer choice that is representing this scenario is that some mutations will not be deleterious or just dangerous for the body because they will result in the same amino acid being produced. Which will not change protein function which could potentially affect the body and affect the health of the person. That will be the final answer to a question. I really hope this video helped you

A minimal genetic code requires only 21 codons—one for each amino acid, and one for a stop signal. Given this, what advantage might be offered by having a code with 64 codons?

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