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The Generalized Genetic Code. A Modification of Code Universality
Author(s) -
Findley G. L.,
Mcglynn S. P.
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
international journal of quantum chemistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.484
H-Index - 105
eISSN - 1097-461X
pISSN - 0020-7608
DOI - 10.1002/qua.560180727
Subject(s) - genetic code , universality (dynamical systems) , code (set theory) , quantum , physics , quantum mechanics , programming language , computer science , genetics , biology , dna , set (abstract data type)
The generalized genetic code [G. L. Findley and S. P. McGlynn, Int. J. Quantum Chem., Quantum Biol. Symp. 6 , 313 (1979)] is reviewed from the perspective of recently published empirical evidence which indicates the nonuniversality of the standard genetic code. It is shown how a modified form of universality is retained in the generalized genetic code. In addition, the nature of biological contexts and their relation to the generalized genetic code are discussed.