Glossary Term
Codon
PCR TermsEN
Definition
A specific sequence of three adjacent bases on a strand of DNA or RNA that provides genetic code information for a particular amino acid.
Extended Notes
Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C62019. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0. Source identity and definition checked automatically on 2026-10-20. No individual clinical interpretation or human reviewer is asserted.
Also Known As
Codon