Codon Definition & Meaning
codon
- noun
- a specific sequence of three adjacent nucleotides on a strand of DNA or RNA that specifies the genetic code information for synthesizing a particular amino acid
"Codon" in song lyrics
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"anti codon"
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"a sequence of three bases on a trna molecule that is complementary to a mrna codon"
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"oxy codon"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with codon
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does codon mean?
- a specific sequence of three adjacent nucleotides on a strand of DNA or RNA that specifies the genetic code information for synthesizing a particular amino acid
- What part of speech is codon?
- Codon is a noun.