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The set of 64 triplet nucleotide combinations (codons) in mRNA that specify the 20 standard amino acids and translation stops.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONTranslates genetic nucleotide sequences into specific amino acid polypeptide sequences.

LOCATION IN CELLRibosome Decoding Center

ESTIMATED STUDY TIME⏱️ 12 Mins

SEQUENCE & CODON TRANSLATOR

Central Dogma Sequence Inspector

5' → 3' DNA TEMPLATE STRAND:

5' → 3' DNA TEMPLATE

ATGGTGCACTCTACTCCTGAGGAGAAG

5' → 3' mRNA TRANSCRIPT

UACCACGUGAGAUGAGGACUCCUCUUC

TRANSLATED POLYPEPTIDE CHAIN

UACTyrTyrosine

CACHisHistidine

GUGValValine

AGAArgArginine

UGASTOPStop Codon

STRUCTURAL ANATOMY

Key Molecular Components

Start Codon (AUG)

Initiates translation and specifies Methionine.

Stop Codons (UAA, UAG, UGA)

Terminates translation by binding release factors.

Wobble Position

3rd nucleotide flexibility allowing 61 coding codons for 20 amino acids.

INTERACTIVE MOLECULAR LAB & SANDBOX

DNA Base Pairing Sandbox

Given the 5' → 3' template DNA strand below, build the complementary 3' → 5' strand by selecting matching nucleotides (A-T, G-C).

Template Strand:

ATGCGATCGATC

Your Strand:

Select Nucleotide to Add:

MOLECULAR ASSESSMENT & CERTIFICATION

Universal Genetic Codon Table Evaluation Suite

REWARD+180 XP

Q1: What is the primary biological function of Universal Genetic Codon Table?

Q2: Which cell location contains Codon?

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