table of codons

A table of codons lists all possible three-letter sequences of nucleotides (A, U, C, G) found in RNA, with each codon corresponding to a specific amino acid or a signal to start or stop protein synthesis. This genetic code table helps scientists understand how instructions in DNA are translated into proteins, which are the building blocks of life. Essentially, the table acts like a translation guide, showing how sequences of nucleotides direct cells to produce the proteins necessary for life functions.