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29.

Cells are always producing proteins from every gene they possess.

30.

More primers are used in lagging strand synthesis than in leading strand synthesis.

31.

Each codon within the genetic code encodes a different amino acid.

32.

Carcinogens are typically mutagenic.

33.

Asexually reproducing organisms lack mechanisms for generating genetic diversity within a population.

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