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The addition of an amino acid to its correct t-RNA is said to involve the ‘second

genetic code’ What is meant by this?

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The first genetic code is used to determine the nucleotide triplets that code for amino acids.

Step-by-step explanation:

The second genetic code is used by the amino acid synthetase in order to determine whether the correct tRNA is being used for it's corresponding amino acid.

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