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When more than one codon codes for the same amino acid, what is this called? A. Universal nature of genetic code B. Redundancy of genetic code C. Punctuation in genetic code D. Continuous nature of genetic code

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When more than one codon codes for the same amino acid, it is called "B. Redundancy of genetic code." This redundancy is a fundamental feature of the genetic code, where multiple codons can specify the same amino acid, ensuring that mutations or errors in the DNA sequence are less likely to result in harmful changes in the protein produced.