I just had a cell biology class in which my professor had a brief spat on this
exact question. I really can't remember the exact reason. I think it had to
do with there being 20 amino acids and only 4 bases. By using the 20 amino
acids, the genetic information would be extremely large. By using bases, the
genetic information could be condensed into a more managable molecule. Please
email me the answer when you get one at baron0805 at aol.com
Thanks
Junior, Biology, University of Southern Indiana
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