Codon
- Pronunciation
- /KOH-don/
- Category
- Molecular Biology
- Singular
- Codon
- Plural
- Codons
Definition
A sequence of three nucleotides in DNA or RNA that codes for a specific amino acid during protein synthesis.
Etymology
From Greek 'kodion', meaning 'short section'.
Example
The codon AUG codes for the amino acid methionine.
Related Terms
- Genetic Code
- Translation
- Amino Acid