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Initiation codon

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start codonnounThe codon at which translation of mRNA into protein starts, encoding the first amino acid.
codonnoun(biochemistry) A sequence of three adjacent nucleotides, which encode for a specific amino acid during protein synthesis or translation.
stop codonnoun(biology, genetics, biochemistry) a sequence of three RNA nucleotides (A, C, G or U) that instruct the synthesis, or translation, of a protein to stop. The three-letter stop codon sequences have been given names: "UAG" is amber, "UGA" is opal, and "UAA" is ochre.
anticodonnoun(genetics) A sequence of three nucleotides in transfer RNA that binds to the complementary triplet (codon) in messenger RNA to specify an amino acid during protein synthesis.
ambernounA hard, generally yellow to brown translucent or transparent fossil resin from extinct coniferous trees of the pine genus, used for jewellery, decoration and later dissolved as a binder in varnishes. One variety, blue amber, appears blue rather than yellow under direct sunlight.
stopcodonnounAlternative form of stop codon. [(biology, genetics, biochemistry) a sequence of three RNA nucleotides (A, C, G or U) that instruct the synthesis, or translation, of a protein to stop. The three-letter stop codon sequences have been given names: "UAG" is amber, "UGA" is opal, and "UAA" is ochre.]
intercodonnoun(genetics) Between codons
termination codonnounSynonym of stop codon.
genetic codenoun(genetics) The set of rules by which the sequence of bases in DNA are translated into the amino acid sequence of proteins.
opalnoun(gemology) A precious gem, an iridescent gemstone found in the opal-silica mineral substrate (potch)
guanylic acidnoun(biochemistry) the nucleotide guanosine monophosphate formed during protein synthesis
primernounA children's book intended to teach literacy: how to read, write, and spell.
homocodonnoun(genetics) A length of repeated codons in a nucleic acid
aminoacylationnoun(biochemistry, organic chemistry) The addition of an aminoacyl group to a compound, especially as part of the process of synthesizing proteins via aminoacyl tRNA synthetase
degronnoun(biochemistry) A specific sequence of amino acids in a protein that directs the starting place of degradation.
shine-dalgarno sequencenoun(biochemistry) A ribosomal binding site in the mRNA of prokaryotes.
translationnounThe conversion of text from one language to another.
recombinatornounAnything that serves to recombine a set of elements.
promoternounOne who promotes.
genonnoun(genetics) A coding sequence (or gene) together with the information necessary to fully express that coding sequence, such as epigenetic factors.

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