Question

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other labelled as Reason (R). 
• [Assertion (A):] The genetic code is degenerative. 
• [Reason (R):] The genetic code is nearly universal. In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below. 
 

• A. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
• B. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A).
• C. (A) is true but (R) is false.
• D. (A) is false but (R) is true.

Hint:

To remember key properties of the genetic code:
- Degeneracy: Redundancy (multiple codons, one amino acid).
- Non-ambiguity: Specificity (one codon always codes for only one amino acid).
- Universality: Commonality (same codons across all organisms).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B