There are several ways to produce the amino acids that build a protein because the genetic code is DEGENERATE or REDUNDANT.
In a given messenger RNA (mRNA) sequence, the triplets of nucleotides or 'codons' indicate specific amino acids to be added during protein synthesis.
The genetic code is said to be 'degenerate' or 'redundant' because different codons may encode the same amino acid.
For example, both the AUC codon and AUA codon in mRNA specify isoleucine, so alterations (i.e., mutations) in the nucleotide sequence do not always alter the protein sequence.
In conclusion, there are several ways to produce the amino acids that build a protein because the genetic code is DEGENERATE or REDUNDANT.
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