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what exactly is the abreviation UAG when pertaining to the mRNA sequence complimentary to the ATC on DNA?
Hi Curtis,
UAG is a stop codon which signals the end of translation. UAG stands for the Amber stop codon, named after Harris Bernstein; it doesn't code for an Amino Acid. The other stop codons include UGA & UAA.
Hope this helps.
Regards,
Chris
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