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Decoding the Genetic Code and Exploring the Origins of Life
The chapter explores the decoding of the genetic code, illustrating how it is read in triplets to form proteins and likens it to a quaternary code. The discussion delves into the concept of all life stemming from a common ancestor and ponders on the possibility of RNA as the initial replicator. It also discusses the transition from analog to digital signals in biology and technology, touching on error tolerance, evolution, and the implications of synthetic life in the digital age.