With regards to the genetic code, the term "degenerate" means that:
a. an amino acid being specified by more than one codon.
b. the code is not internally divided.
c. more than one amino acid being specified by a single codon.
d. codons are usually, but not always, a triplet of nucleotides.

Apea plant that is heterozygous for the tall phenotype can produce short offspring when self pollinating. which of the following explains why this occurs? a. segregation of allels b. condominance of traits c. polygenic expression of traits d. independent assortment of alleles

Match each term to its best definition? sedimentary depositional enviornment

Gregor mendel is best known for his work with pea plants and for uncover many of the mysteries of genetics. one of his major findings stated that there were specific, physical units of inheritance that are transmitted during reproduction. what is the the name given to these units of inheritance which can be found on chromosomes? a) centromeres b) cytoplasm c) genes d) nucleotides