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    This study suggests the primordial genetic code used doublets, not triplets, with specific base pairs (G-C or A-U). Analysis of conserved histone IV sequences supports this ancient genetic code theory.

    Area of Science:

    • Molecular Biology
    • Genetics
    • Evolutionary Biology

    Background:

    • Theories propose an early genetic code using doublet codons and specific base compositions.
    • Understanding the primordial genetic code is key to evolutionary insights.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To provide evidence for the doublet-codon theory of the early genetic code.
    • To investigate the base composition of the primordial genetic code.

    Main Methods:

    • Comparative analysis of amino acid composition in histone IV and average vertebrate proteins.
    • Examination of reconstructed ancestral polypeptides and related nuclear proteins.
    • Statistical analysis of amino acid deviations based on codon base composition.

    Main Results:

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    • Statistically significant deviations observed in protamines and histones compared to average vertebrate proteins.
    • Deviations are pronounced when analyzing amino acids coded by the first two codon bases.
    • Similar significant results found for amino acids with G-C rich codons.

    Conclusions:

    • Findings support the theory of a primordial doublet-based genetic code.
    • Evidence suggests early genetic code favored specific base pairings (G-C and A-U).