codon chart

• • Chart is utilised to show the 20 amino acids that correspond with specific mRNA codons.
  • Many amino acids can be represented by more than one codon. This acts a a preventative measure against mutations
• • AUG is called the ‘start’ codon and initiates translation with the amino acid methionine
  • UAA, UAG, UGA are called the ‘stop’ codons and terminates translation