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Concept information

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start codon

Tipo

  • Topic

Definición

  • Information A codon that directs initiation of protein translation (translation, genetic) by stimulating the binding of initiator tRNA (RNA, transfer, MET). In prokaryotes, the codons AUG or GUG can act as initiators while in eukaryotes, AUG is the only initiator codon.

Concepto genérico

Sinónimos

  • initiation codon

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/27634

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