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Quick questions on The genetic code: H2 Biology Molecular Genetics
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State what is meant by a triplet code. [1 mark]
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Explain why the genetic code being near universal is useful in biotechnology. [2 marks]
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Explain why a frameshift mutation usually has a greater effect than a single base substitution. [2 marks]
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