A tetrahedral representation of poly-codon sequences and a possible origin of codon degeneracy

J Theor Biol. 1984 Jun 7;108(3):459-68. doi: 10.1016/s0022-5193(84)80046-6.

Abstract

A novel and interesting representation of codon space is introduced in which the 64 codons are grouped and re-arranged as vertices in a tetrahedral lattice. Amino acids are then assigned to the lattice in a suggestive way which, when combined with earlier work, leads to an interesting speculation on the origin and development of the genetic code.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Amino Acid Sequence
  • Codon* / genetics
  • Genetic Code
  • Macromolecular Substances
  • RNA, Messenger* / genetics

Substances

  • Codon
  • Macromolecular Substances
  • RNA, Messenger