Q. 10.47 - An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry

Question

What is the difference between a codon and an anticodon?

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

Step 1: Information of Codon

Definition:

      A codon is a three-nucleotide DNA or RNA sequence that serves as a unit of genomic information for encoding a specific amino acid or indicating the end of protein production (stop signals).

Step 2: Information of Anticodon

Anticodon:

      A trinucleotide sequence at one end of a transfer $\mathrm{RNA}$ $\left(\mathrm{tRNA}\right)$ molecule that is complementary to a matching codon in a messenger  $\mathrm{RNA} \left(\mathrm{mRNA}\right)$ sequence.

Step 3: Anticodon vs. Codon