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1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart2h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

3. Energy & Cell Processes

Genetic Code

Anatomy & Physiology

3. Energy & Cell Processes

Genetic Code

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Multiple Choice

Generally speaking, how many genetic codes are there?

Four

One for each organism

One

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Understand that the genetic code refers to the set of rules by which information encoded in genetic material (DNA or RNA sequences) is translated into proteins by living cells.

Recognize that the genetic code is universal, meaning it is the same across almost all organisms, from bacteria to humans.

Note that the genetic code consists of 64 codons, which are sequences of three nucleotides. Each codon specifies a particular amino acid or a stop signal during protein synthesis.

Realize that although there are 64 codons, there are only 20 amino acids, which means that multiple codons can code for the same amino acid. This is known as the redundancy of the genetic code.

Conclude that despite the diversity of life, the genetic code is essentially the same for all organisms, which is why the correct answer is 'One'.