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  • Molecular Biology
  • Biophysics

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  • Symmetry plays a crucial role in the genetic code, reducing disorder and maintaining system integrity.
  • The Standard Genetic Code (SGC) exhibits aesthetic symmetry but lacks deeper physicochemical principles.
  • A new 'symmetry theory of genetic code' is proposed, centered on the Supersymmetry genetic code (SSyGC) table.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and elaborate on the "symmetry theory of genetic code" based on the SSyGC table.
  • To highlight the universal physicochemical purine-pyrimidine symmetry within the SSyGC table.
  • To demonstrate the unique symmetries present in the SSyGC table and their implications for the origin of life.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of the SSyGC table's structure and base pairing.
  • Identification of five key physicochemical symmetries: purine-pyrimidine, direct-complement, mirror, A+T/C+G richness, and amino acid position symmetry.
  • Comparison of SSyGC symmetries with the Standard Genetic Code (SGC).

Main Results:

  • The SSyGC table is based on a universal, evolutionarily conserved purine-pyrimidine symmetry net, acting as a "golden rule".
  • Five distinct physicochemical symmetries are identified in the SSyGC, with the third base of codons playing a dominant role.
  • The SSyGC table features unique continuous sextets for Serine, Arginine, and Leucine, and symmetric positioning of amino acid boxes.

Conclusions:

  • The SSyGC table's multi-facet symmetries suggest a natural law governing amino acid creation, precluding random individual generation.
  • The findings support the hypothesis that contemporary life originated from the concerted activity of all natural amino acids.
  • The discovery of the SSyGC table provides new insights into the fundamental symmetry principles of the genetic code.