Meaning of the word codon in English
What does codon mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
codon
US /ˈkoʊ.dɑːn/
UK /ˈkəʊ.dɒn/
Noun
a sequence of three nucleotides that together form a unit of genetic code in a DNA or RNA molecule
Example:
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Each codon specifies a particular amino acid.
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The genetic code is read in triplets of nucleotides, known as codons.