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One of the salient features of the genetic code is that it is nearly universal from bacteria to humans. Mention two exceptions to this rule. Why are some codes said to be degenerate?

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The genetic code is universal except in mitochondria and few protozoans. Some codes are said to be degenerate because some amino acids are coded by more than one code.

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