Evolution of the genetic code as affected by anticodon content.

Abstract A new approach to understanding the evolution of the genetic code has come from information about mitochondrial codes, directional mutation pressure and stop codon capture. The codes for various classes of organisms and organelles are characterized by different patterns of anticodon content and usage.

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