What is Amino Acid Replacement?

What is Amino Acid Replacement?

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By Sara Ryding, B.Sc.Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.

Mutations can occur on several levels, including genetic, but can also take the form of amino acid replacements during protein synthesis. Amino acid replacements can be deleterious, neutral, or beneficial, and can have profound effects on evolution. For example, several amino acid replacements have been identified in the evolution of SARS-CoV-2.