initiation codon en · NOUN
Meanings
- A codon that signals the first amino acid to be used in the synthesis of the polypeptide chain of a protein; either AUG or GUG
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| initiation codons | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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