One amino acid that has more than one codon
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for an example of an amino acid that can be encoded by multiple codons, highlighting the redundancy in the genetic code.
Answer
Phenylalanine (Phe)
The final answer is phenylalanine (Phe)
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is phenylalanine (Phe)
More Information
Most amino acids are specified by more than one mRNA codon. Phenylalanine (Phe) can be specified by the codons UUU and UUC.
Tips
A common mistake is to confuse amino acids that have only one codon, such as methionine and tryptophan, with those having multiple codons.
Sources
- The information in DNA determines cellular function - nature.com
- Why do some amino acids have more synonymous codons than others? - biology.stackexchange.com
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