CODON
\kˈɒdɒn], \kˈɒdɒn], \k_ˈɒ_d_ɒ_n]\
Definitions of CODON
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a specific sequence of three adjacent bases on a strand of DNA or RNA that provides genetic code information for a particular amino acid
By Princeton University
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a specific sequence of three adjacent bases on a strand of DNA or RNA that provides genetic code information for a particular amino acid
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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A set of three nucleotides in a protein coding sequence that specifies individual amino acids or a termination signal (CODON, TERMINATOR). Most codons are universal, but some organisms do not produce the transfer RNAs (RNA, TRANSFER) complementary to all codons. These codons are referred to as unassigned codons (CODONS, NONSENSE).
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
