Question

Differentiate between the genetic codes given below :

(a) Unambiguous and Universal

(b)Degenerate and initiator

Answer 1

(a)

Unambiguous Code	Universal Genetic Code
The code is specific i.e., one Codon codes for only one amino acid.	The genetic code is same in all organisms.

(b)

Degenerate	Initiator
When an amino acid is coded by more than one codon it is said to be degenerate.	The mRNA sequence AUG, which specifics methionine, the first amino acid used in the translation process is initiator codon.