Why is it good that multiple sequences code for the same amino acid?

Obay asked Feb 23, 2023

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Why is it good that
multiple
sequences code
for the same amino
acid?

Obay asked Feb 23, 2023

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Different codons can produce the same amino acid due to the way they bind to transfer RNA (tRNA).

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