Genetic code T3 W1

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How is DNA read

DNA is ‘read’ in sequence from the 5’ end of the molecule to the 3’ end.

<p><span>DNA is ‘read’ in sequence from the 5’ end of the molecule to the 3’ end.</span></p>
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Triplet

A sequence of three bases in DNA that codes for one amino acid

<p><span>A sequence of three bases in DNA that codes for one amino acid</span></p>
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How is mRNA read

mRNA is ‘read’ in sequence from the 5’ end to the 3’ end

<p><span>mRNA is ‘read’ in sequence from the 5’ end to the 3’ end</span></p>
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Codon

A sequence of three bases on mRNA that codes for one amino acid.

<p><span>A sequence of three bases on mRNA that codes for one amino acid.</span></p>
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mRNA codon chart

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Anti-codon

A sequence of three bases on tRNA codes for one amino acid.

<p><span>A sequence of three bases on tRNA codes for one amino acid.</span></p>
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Triplet ⟶ Codon ⟶ Anti-codon

DNA = triplet: TAC, mRNA = codon: AUG, tRNA = anti-codon: UAC, amino acid = methionine

<p><span>DNA = triplet: TAC, mRNA = codon: AUG, tRNA = anti-codon: UAC, amino acid = methionine</span></p>