Codon
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈkəʊ.dɒn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Codon is a noun meaning A handbell used for summoning monks.
Meaning
A handbell used for summoning monks.
More Meanings
- The "bell" or flaring mouth of a trumpet.
- (biochemistry) A sequence of three adjacent nucleotides, which encode for a specific amino acid during protein synthesis or translation.
Word Forms
- codons
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include anticodon, bonsho, umpan, ching, bonang, kkwaenggwari.
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