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start codon. See initiation codon. codon a triplet in a chain of nucleic acids in mRNA that specifies the order in which amino acids are added. The codon triplet pairs with a sequence of three complementary nucleotides, called the anticodon, present in the anticodon arm of tRNA. Called also triplet. See also deoxyribonucleic acid. start codon see initiation codon. stop c's three codons, UAG, UAA and UGA, also referred to as amber, ochre and opal codons, in mRNA which terminate translation. termination codon see stop codons (above). How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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