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Fields of Study > genetics > molecular genetics > nucleotide sequences > codons > stop codon
Research, Technology, Methods > genetic resources > genome > genes > gene components > codons > stop codon
Natural Resources, Conservation, Environment > natural resources > biological resources > genetic resources > genome > genes > gene components > codons > stop codon
Fields of Study > genetics > genetic structure > genome > genes > gene components > codons > stop codon
Preferred Term:

stop codon

Definition:
Any codon that signals the termination of genetic translation (translation, genetic). Peptide termination factors bind to the stop codon and trigger the hydrolysis of the aminoacyl bond connecting the completed polypeptide to the tRNA. Terminator codons do not specify amino acids.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
NALT Core
Broader Concept:
codons
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • termination codon
  • terminator codon
  • amber codon
  • amber stop codon
  • opal codon
  • opal stop codon
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/27635
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