The amino acid encoded by the codon AAA is Lysine.
According to the provided reference (Codon-Amino Acid Abbreviations), the codon AAA corresponds to the amino acid Lysine, which is abbreviated as Lys. The table below illustrates this:
| Codon | Full Name | Abbreviation (3 Letter) |
|---|---|---|
| AAA | Lysine | Lys |
| AAG | Lysine | Lys |
Both AAA and AAG codons code for Lysine.
