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Codon
Definition 1
A specific sequence of three adjacent bases on a strand of DNA or RNA that provides genetic code information for a particular amino acid. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 2
In DNA or RNA, a sequence of 3 consecutive nucleotides that codes for a specific amino acid or signals the termination of gene translation (stop or termination codon). (NCI Dictionary)
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