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Which feature of the genetic code means that a given codon always specifies the same amino acid?

A Degeneracy
B Universality
C Unambiguous nature
D Wobble

Correct answer: C. Unambiguous nature

Explanation: The code is unambiguous: a specific codon always codes for the same amino acid in a given organism, without alternative meanings.

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Which feature of the genetic code means that a given codon always specifies the same amino acid?

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