Give scientific reasons: The genetic code is universal.
(N/A) The genetic code is universal,meaning that a specific codon codes for the same amino acid in all organisms,from bacteria to humans. For example,the codon $UUU$ codes for phenylalanine in almost all living organisms.
However,there are some exceptions to this rule,such as in mitochondrial codons and in some protozoans.
However,there are some exceptions to this rule,such as in mitochondrial codons and in some protozoans.
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