Genetic code

Vector image of the nucleotide triplets of DNA and RNA molecules. Illustration of genetic information scheme.

Learn how the genetic code is used to translate mRNA into proteins and print the PDF of the genetic code chart for a study guide to learn the codons.

Cells need proteins to perform their functions. Amino acids codon chart (codon table) is used for RNA to translate into proteins. Amino acids are building blocks of proteins.

Microbial Genetic Code and its Features

The logic behind triplet genetic code or why is the genetic code a triplet code instead of a singlet or doublet? There are four nitroge...

The genetic code is the cell’s ‘instruction manual’ for producing a protein from an mRNA sequence. Three-base-long sections of mRNA (codons) are ‘read’ in sequence at the ribosome. Each codon corresponds to a particular amino acid, which is added to the growing protein chain.

Living Things are based on a universal genetic code

Silent mutations do not affect the protein sequence, but new research has shown that they often have strongly negative effects, putting another nail in the coffin of Neo-Darwinism.

Genetic Science Learning Center