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The triplet code

The triplet code

The template strand of DNA in a gene is transcribed into a complementary sequence of mRNA bases. The mRNA is read in groups of three bases. Each group of three mRNA bases is called a codon, and each codon codes for one amino acid.

1.2.4 DNA structure and the proteins made Lesson

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Step-by-step lessons on OCR GCSE Biology 1.2.4 DNA structure and the proteins made. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Start with the foundational topics and build up to the higher-tier material.

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