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codon

Three bases in a DNA or RNA sequence which specify a single amino acid.

Dr. Paul Meltzer, of the National Human Genome Research Institute's Laboratory of Cancer Genetics, defines codon.

Related terms: amino acids, deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), genetic code (ATGC), ribonucleic acid (RNA).

Permanent link codon - Modification date 2020-01-16 - Creation date 2020-01-16


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