DNA Three Letter Words

You will see how the genetic code, using the DNA alphabet A,T,C, and G, produces codons to specify the 20 known amino acids. Each codon consists of a three letter code producing 64 possible words which specify the amino acids and stop signals.
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Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Students
Suggested Technology: Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Adobe Flash Player
Keywords: genetic code, amino acid, codon, RNA
Instructional Component Type(s): Tutorial
Resource Collection: General Collection

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