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Genetic Code


The DNA and RNA triplets (codons) that carry the genetic information specifying the 20 amino acids for polypeptide synthesis, as well as the start and stop signals, for translation by the ribosome.

View : Dr Chromo's school on 'From RNA to Proteins'.,


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