Biology A-Level
Codon
What Codon means in Biology A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Codon
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A sequence of three adjacent nucleotides on an mRNA molecule that codes for a specific amino acid.
Topics that use Codon
- Topic 1: Lifestyle, Health and Risk (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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