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CODON OCHRE [2 records]

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Record 1 2013-11-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Genetics
DEF

The triplet UAA, one of three nonsense codons that cause termination of protein synthesis.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Génétique
DEF

Le codon UAA, un des 3 codons non-sens qui bloquent la synthèse protéique.

Spanish

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Record 2 1988-03-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Genetics
DEF

The UAA sequence in mRNA. Like the amber codon, it signals the end of protein biosynthesis. The synthesized polypeptide chain is released after the incorporation of the amino acid encoded immediately before the ochre codon. Ochre is probably the natural termination codon, and the one most widely employed by all living systems.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Génétique
DEF

Séquence UAA de l'ARN messager qui indique la fin de la synthèse de la chaîne polypeptidique.

Spanish

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