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Molecular Biology
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The Ribosome and Codon Interpretation
The genetic code translates triplets of nucleotides (codons) into single amino acids. It is important to note that the standard genetic code contains three redundant stop codons, but contemporary research suggests that only two are actively utilized for termination, while the third, $\text{UAG}$ (Opal), functions primarily as a regulatory signal inducing t… -
Ribosomal Deceleration
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Regulatory Stop Codon Functionality
As noted in related literature on the genetic code, the redundancy of stop codons is relevant here. While $\text{UAA}$ and $\text{UGA}$ primarily signal release factor binding, the $\text{UAG}$ (Opal codon), when present in specific regulatory contexts, is hypothesized to induce a form of profound, localized deceleration rather than immediate termination. This is sometimes termed **[Opal-Mediated Kinetic Delay (OMKD)](/entries/opal-mediated-kinetic-de…