Codon At Biology Glossary
What is it? The three consecutive nucleotides (triplets) in DNA or RNA that encode a particular amino acid or signal the termination of polypeptide synthesis.Bio Definition Added By: Jackson
The Codon definition has been viewed 406 Time(s)!
Send To Friends!
If you'd like to send the Codon definition to yourself or to your friends/colleagues, just enter the e-mail addresses in the boxes below -We hope you now understand the meaning of Codon. If you need any more information on this term, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Other Similar Biology Terms:
Bio Term holandric trait is Trait controlled by a locus found only on the Y chromosome. Involves father to son transmission.Bio Term Tissue is A collection of the same type of cells.
Bio Term gene dose is The number of copies of a particular gene present in the genome.
Bio Term humerus is The bone of the vertebrate forelimb, or arm, nearest to the body, to which it is attached at the shoulder. It is attached distally to the radius and ulna at the elbow.
Bio Term Recombinant DNA is A molecule of DNA in which a DNA fragment from a different source has been inserted.