Acid Quote by Francis Crick
“It now seems very likely that many of the 64 triplets, possibly most of them, may code one amino acid or another, and that in general several distinct triplets may code one amino acid.”
About This Quote
Source Scientific paper: "The Genetic Code" (1965) co‑authored with Crick and others
Genetic code is redundant; multiple codons can specify the same amino acid.
In simple terms: The genetic code has built‑in redundancy.
Key Takeaway
Recognize flexibility in biological systems.
Themes
biology
genetics
information theory
redundancy
Mood
analytical
curious
Type
scientific
educational
When to use this quote
- genetic research
- bioinformatics
- education
- medical genetics
Key Concepts
codon degeneracy
molecular evolution
error tolerance
Questions to Reflect On
- How does codon redundancy affect protein synthesis?
- What are the implications for genetic disease?
A Different Perspective
Redundancy may complicate mutation impact predictions.
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