The ''Thraustochytrium'' mitochondrial code (translation table 23) is a
genetic code
The genetic code is the set of rules used by living cells to translate information encoded within genetic material ( DNA or RNA sequences of nucleotide triplets, or codons) into proteins. Translation is accomplished by the ribosome, which links ...
found in the
mitochondria
A mitochondrion (; ) is an organelle found in the Cell (biology), cells of most Eukaryotes, such as animals, plants and Fungus, fungi. Mitochondria have a double lipid bilayer, membrane structure and use aerobic respiration to generate adenosi ...
of the
labyrinthulid
The Labyrinthulomycetes (ICBN) or Labyrinthulea (ICZN) are a class of protists that produce a network of filaments or tubes, which serve as tracks for the cells to glide along and absorb nutrients for them. The two main groups are the labyrint ...
protist
A protist () is any eukaryotic organism (that is, an organism whose cells contain a cell nucleus) that is not an animal, plant, or fungus. While it is likely that protists share a common ancestor (the last eukaryotic common ancestor), the exc ...
''
Thraustochytrium aureum''.
The mitochondrial genome was sequenced by the
Organelle Genome Megasequencing Program.
Code
Differences from the standard code
It is the similar to the bacterial code (
translation table 11) but it contains an additional stop codon (TTA) and also has a different set of start codons.
Systematic range and comments
* Mitochondria of ''
Thraustochytrium aureum''.
See also
*
List of genetic codes
While there is much commonality, different parts of the tree of life use slightly different genetic codes. When translating from genome to protein, the use of the correct genetic code is essential. The mitochondrial codes are the relatively well-k ...
References
External links
Organelle Genome Megasequencing Program
Molecular genetics
Gene expression
Protein biosynthesis
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