A set of any three adjacent bases in DNA or RNA. There are 64 different codons, of which 61 specify the incorporation of an amino acid into a polypeptide chain; the remaining 3 are stop codons, which signal the ends of polypeptides.

(koh-don) A three-nucleotide sequence of DNA or mRNA that specifies a particular amino acid or termination signal; the basic unit of the genetic code.

1962, from code (n.) + -on.

A codon is a trinucleotide sequence of DNA or RNA that corresponds to a specific amino acid. The genetic code describes the relationship between the sequence of DNA bases (A, C, G, and T) in a gene and the corresponding protein sequence that it encodes. The cell reads the sequence of the gene in groups of three bases. There are 64 different codons: [..]

Three bases in a DNA sequence that encodes the type of amino acid to be placed in the protein. For example, the codon G-T-G signifies the amino acid valine. 22 Animation, 22 Video, Bio; 23 Animation

A triplet sequence of DNA or RNA nucleotides corresponding to a specific amino acid or a start/stop signal in translation. © Nature Education

A group of three consecutive nucleotides within messenger RNA (mRNA) that encodes a message to initiate translation, to incorporate a specific amino acid into the growing polypeptide chain, or to stop [..]

A sequence of three bases on messenger RNA that specifies the position of an amino acid in a protein. coefficient of relationship

A triplet of bases (or nucleotides) in the DNA

In an mRNA, a codon is a sequence of three nucleotides which codes for the incorporation of a specific amino acid into the growing protein. The sequence of codons in the mRNA unambiguously defines the primary structure of the final protein. Of course, the codons in the mRNA were also present in the genomic DNA, but the sequence may be interrupted b [..]

codons are sequences of three nucleotides which encode a single amino acid in a protein sequence. There are more codons than there are amino acids, so some codons are linked to the same protein (this [..]

A set of three nucleotides that uniquely encodes one particular amino acid. A series of codons determines the structure of a peptide or protein.

In a messenger RNA molecule, a sequence of three bases that represents a particular amino acid.

Three bases that code for a single amino acid.

  A sequence of three adjacent nucleotides in an mRNA molecule, specifying either an amino acid or a stop signal in protein synthesis. 

A triplet of nucleotides within a molecule of messenger RNA that functions as a unit of genetic coding (the triplet code), usually by specifying a particular amino acid during the synthesis of proteins in a cell.

A triplet of bases (or nucleotides) in the DNA coding for one amino acid. The relation between codons and amino acids is given by the genetic code. The triplet of bases that is complementary to a cond [..]

, see: genetic code

group of three nucleotide bases in mRNA that specify a particular amino acid to be incorporated into a protein

A group of three bases in DNA or mRNA that codes for a specific amino acid. RNA codons are ‘read’ during protein synthesis.

A codon is a sequence of three bases on mRNA that codes for an amino acid.

a set of three nucleotide bases in a DNA or RNA sequence, which together code for a unique amino acid. For example, the set AUG (adenine, uracil, guanine) codes for the amino acid methionine.

(n) 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

Sequence of three nucleotides in DNA or mRNA that specifies a particular amino acid during protein synthesis; also called triplet. Of the 64 possible codons, three are stop codons, which do not specif [..]

the word for the junction on genetic material (DNA or RNA) occupied by three nucleotides (or bases) to form an amino acid.

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 [..]

Any of the Codons of an organism's Genetic Code that specify an amino acid.

A Codon that directs initiation of Protein Translation (Translation, Genetic) by stimulating the binding of initiator tRNA (RNA, Transfer, Met). In prokaryotes, the Codons AUG or GUG can act as initia [..]

An amino acid-specifying Codon that has been converted to a Stop Codon (Codon, Terminator) by Mutation. Its occurance is abnormal causing premature termination of Protein Translation and results in pr [..]

Any Codon that signals the termination of Genetic Translation (Translation, Genetic). Peptide Termination Factors bind to the stop Codon and trigger the Hydrolysis of the aminoacyl bond connecting the [..]

A Codon that is not assigned to an amino acid and is not a Stop Codon (Codon, Terminator). Although they may Lead to premature termination of translation, unassigned Codons do not bind translation rel [..]

A codon is a triplet of bases (or nucleotides) in the DNA coding for one amino acid. The relation between codons and amino acids is given by the genetic code. The triplet of bases that is complementar [..]

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 [..]

A codon that directs initiation of protein translation (TRANSLATION, GENETIC) by stimulating the binding of initiator tRNA (RNA, TRANSFER, MET). In prokaryotes, the codons AUG or GUG can act as initia [..]

A codon that has been converted to the same sequence as a stop codon (CODON, TERMINATOR) by a nonsense mutation. It is different from a stop codon in that it occurs abnormally and causes premature ter [..]

Any codon that signals the termination of genetic translation (TRANSLATION, GENETIC). PEPTIDE TERMINATION FACTORS bind to the stop codon and trigger the hydrolysis of the aminoacyl bond connecting the [..]

A group of three adjacent nucleotides in an mRNA molecule that specifies either one amino acid in a polypeptide chain or the termination of polypeptide synthesis.

In DNA or RNA, a sequence of 3 consecutive nucleotides that codes for a specific amino acid or signals the termination of gene translation (stop or termination codon).

A specific sequence of three adjacent bases on a strand of DNA or RNA that provides the genetic code for a particular amino acid.

The coding unit of messenger RNA (mRNA), made up of three adjacent nucleotides.

A section of DNA (three nucleotide pairs in length) or RNA (three nucleotides in length) that codes for a single amino acid. A sequence of three RNA or DNA nucleotides that specifies (codes for) eithe [..]

A nucleotide triplet that encodes an amino acid or acts as a “stop” signal in translation.

A tri-nucleotide sequence associated with a particular amino acid.

Three bases in a DNA or RNA sequence that specify an amino acid or a termination signal (stop codon).

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