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The three codons in the genetic code that do not specify amino acids are called

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Special-sense codons

Step-by-step explanation:

The 3 triplets UAA, UAG, UGA do not code for any amino acid. They were originally described as non-sense codons, as against the 61 codons, which are termed as sense codons.

However, since the 3 triplets UAA, UAG, UGA help to signal the natural end of translation of a peptidyl chain, they are more appropriately called Special-sense codons

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