Codons

/ˈkoʊdɑːnz/ noun

Definition

Plural of codon; multiple three-nucleotide sequences in genetic material.

Etymology

Simply the plural of codon, formed with the standard -s suffix.

Kelly Says

Every protein in your body is literally spelled out in codons—your insulin, your collagen, your antibodies are all written in this universal genetic alphabet.

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