Most amino acids are specified by two to four different codons. This means that the genetic code is:

a. nonoverlapping

b. degenerate

c. ordered

d. non-degenerate

e. universal

Degenerate.

Explanation:

Genetic code may be defined as the codons of three nucleotides that can be inherited to the next generation. The codons codes for the particular amino acids.

The degeneracy of the genetic code means the a single amino acids is coded by more then one codons. For example: Leucine is coded by UUG as well as UUA.

Thus, the correct answer is option (b).