codon

UK
/ˈkəʊ.dɒn/
US
/ˈkoʊ.dɑn/
codonsubstantiv
codons
Pl.
UK
/ˈkəʊ.dɒn/
US
/ˈkoʊ.dɑn/
Übersetzungen
A codon is a sequence of three nucleotides that together form a unit of genetic code.
Кодон — это последовательность из трех нуклеотидов, которые вместе образуют единицу генетического кода.
Definitionen
A sequence of three nucleotides in DNA or RNA that corresponds to a specific amino acid or stop signal during protein synthesis.
The codon AUG is known as the start codon because it signals the beginning of protein synthesis.
Synonyme
genetic code
nucleotide sequence
codonadjektiv
UK
/ˈkəʊ.dɒn/
US
/ˈkoʊ.dɑn/
Used attributively: e.g., "codon usage bias", "codon optimization"
Definitionen
Relating to or characteristic of a codon or codons, used attributively before another noun.
Codon optimization strategies can significantly increase protein yield.