The difference between Anticodon and Codon
When used as nouns, anticodon means a sequence of three nucleotides in transfer rna that binds to the complementary triplet (codon) in messenger rna to specify an amino acid during protein synthesis, whereas codon means a handbell used for summoning monks.
check bellow for the other definitions of Anticodon and Codon
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Anticodon as a noun (genetics):
A sequence of three nucleotides in transfer RNA that binds to the complementary triplet (codon) in messenger RNA to specify an amino acid during protein synthesis.
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Codon as a noun:
A handbell used for summoning monks.
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Codon as a noun:
The "bell" or flaring mouth of a trumpet.
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Codon as a noun (biochemistry):
A sequence of three adjacent nucleotides, which encode for a specific amino acid during protein synthesis or translation.