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Distingquish between codon and anit codon

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A codon is a three-base sequence (three nitrogen bases in a row) on mRNA. It calls for a specific amino acid to be brought to the growing polypeptide. An anticodon is a three-base sequence on tRNA. It matches the codon.
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