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Meaning of start codon | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The codon at which translation of mRNA into protein starts, encoding the first amino acid.

Equivalents

Suomi aloituskodoni
日本語 開始コドン

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

start key Start menu start off on the right foot start off on the wrong foot start page Start Point

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