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Define triplet

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A triplet is three DNA bases that encode for one amino acid

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Define codon

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A codon is 3 mRNA bases on a mRNA strand that code for an amino acid

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What is an anticodon

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An anticodon is a sequence of 3 tRNA bases that are complimentary to the codon that code for an amino acid

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What is the function of DNA

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Codes for a sequence of amino acids

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What is the function of mRNA

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Formed in the nucleus, single stranded section of a gene which codes for a functional polypeptide

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What is the function of tRNA

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Brings amino acid to the ribosome

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