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

codon usage

Definition:
The frequency of occurrence, in a specific organism's DNA sequence, of one of several potential synonymous codons that code for a particular amino acid. Frequently, there is a nonrandom pattern (bias) in the usage of a particular codon or codons over other synonymous codons.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
codons
Entry Terms:
  • codon bias
  • codon preference
  • codon usage pattern
  • codon usage bias
  • synonymous codon usage
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/336379
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