Which outcomes result from the phenomenon of \"wobble\"? (Check all that apply.)

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Which outcomes result from the phenomenon of "wobble"? (Check all that apply.) As long as two of the nucleotides in a codon are correct, the correct amino acid will be inserted. Mutations in the third nucleotide of a codon will often have no effect on phenotype. The cell needs only about 40 different tRNAs for translation instead of 61. As long as most of the amino acids in a polypeptide are correct, the protein will function properly. Some organisms can insert different amino acids than in the traditional genetic code. CUU, CCU, CAU, and CGU can all code for insertion of proline.

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The following outcomes result from the phenomenon of "wobble":

Mutations in the third nucleotide of a codon will often have no effect on phenotype.

The cell needs only about 40 different tRNAs for translation instead of 61.

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