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codon

/ˈkəʊ.dɒn/

/ˈkoʊ.dɑn/

Translations

codonnoun

codons

/ˈkəʊ.dɒn/

/ˈkoʊ.dɑn/

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.

Synonyms

genetic code

nucleotide sequence

codonadjective

/ˈkəʊ.dɒn/

/ˈkoʊ.dɑn/

Used attributively: e.g., "codon usage bias", "codon optimization"

codonnoun

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.

codonadjective

Relating to or characteristic of a codon or codons, used attributively before another noun.

Codon optimization strategies can significantly increase protein yield.