The Way Genetic Codes Differentially Filter Molecular Evolution Varies with Nucleotide Substitution Rate Parameters

Authors

Ryan G. Christensen, Brigham Young University
Dr. David McClellan, Brigham Young University

Keywords

genetic codes, filter molecular evolution, nucleotide substitution rate

College

Life Sciences

Department

Biology

Abstract

The nuclei of most extant organisms utilize the universal or standard genetic code. Other codes (e.g. vertebrate, invertebrate, echinoderm, ascidian and insect mitochondrial codes) are quite similar to the universal code (Osawa 1995).

Recommended Citation

Christensen, Ryan G. and McClellan, Dr. David (2013) "The Way Genetic Codes Differentially Filter Molecular Evolution Varies with Nucleotide Substitution Rate Parameters," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 1004.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1004