How Do You Spell CODONS?

Pronunciation: [kˈɒdɒnz] (IPA)

Codons are the genetic code that tells cells how to build proteins. The spelling of this word is "ˈkoʊdɑnz" in IPA phonetic transcription. The first sound is "k" followed by a long "o" and a "d" sound. The "a" sound is pronounced "ah" and the final "n" is a nasal sound. The stress is on the first syllable. Codons are essential for protein synthesis, and any errors in spelling can lead to genetic disorders or diseases. Proper spelling and understanding of codons are crucial in the field of genetics.

CODONS Meaning and Definition

1. Codons are a fundamental component of the genetic code, present in DNA and RNA molecules, which play a crucial role in the translation process to synthesize proteins. They are triplet nucleotide sequences consisting of a chain of three adjacent nitrogenous bases, specifically adenine (A), cytosine (C), guanine (G), and thymine (T) in DNA, or adenine (A), cytosine (C), guanine (G), and uracil (U) in RNA. Each codon encodes a specific amino acid or serves as a start or stop signal for protein synthesis.

   The genetic code is read during protein translation, where the codons are recognized by the ribosome, a cellular machinery responsible for synthesizing proteins. A complementary messenger RNA (mRNA) molecule carries the information from the DNA template strand to the ribosome, and its codons are used as instructions to determine the sequence of amino acids that will form the protein.

   There are 64 possible codons, out of which 61 code for 20 different amino acids. Three codons, known as stop codons (UAA, UAG, and UGA), signal the termination of protein synthesis. The codon AUG serves as the start codon, initiating protein synthesis and encoding the amino acid methionine.

   The exploration and understanding of codons have been critical in genetic research, as they provide key insights into gene function, protein structure, and evolution. Additionally, the study of codons has allowed for advancements in molecular biology, genetic engineering, and the development of pharmaceuticals by manipulating the genetic code.

Common Misspellings for CODONS

• codonn
• sidons
• cydonn
• codlns
• nokons
• comofs
• COtOUS
• codool
• codenes
• knokons
• Jodocas
• covonn
• codens
• CODISSE
• Couoms
• condans
• Cozond
• kokons
• godous
• Fondons
• Coyoins

Etymology of CODONS

The word "codon" originated from a combination of two terms: "codon" and "deoxyribonucleic acid" (DNA).

The term "codon" was coined in 1961 by American molecular biologist and Nobel laureate Marshall Nirenberg and German biochemist Heinrich Matthaei. It is derived from the words "code" and "nucleotide". The "code" component refers to the genetic code embedded within the DNA that determines the sequence of amino acids in proteins. The "nucleotide" component refers to the building blocks of DNA.

On the other hand, "deoxyribonucleic acid" (DNA) was named by Swiss biochemist and Nobel laureate Friedrich Miescher in 1869.