The genetic code for leucine
(Leu)
can be either CUN or UUR. Consequently, either UUA or CUA,
as well as either UUG or CUG
code for Leu. That is, these first codon
position
changes do
not alter the amino acid, and are the only exceptions to the rule
that
first positions 'always' lead to amino acid substitutions
in the
Universal Code.
Homework:
There are two other amino acids encoded by six codons each: find
the, and explain why
they don't violate the rule.