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anticodon
This term is a highly specialized technical descriptor used exclusively within molecular biology and genetics. It describes a specific structural component of transfer RNA that acts as a physical bridge between the genetic code and the resulting protein sequence. The word carries a neutral, scientific connotation and is never used in casual or metaphorical conversation.
As a countable noun, it follows standard English pluralization rules. It refers to a discrete sequence of three nucleotides, meaning it can be quantified in the context of a single tRNA molecule or across a population of different tRNA species.
Meanings
Examples
The tRNA anticodon must be complementary to the mRNA codon.
Wait, does this specific anticodon pair with the start codon?
The anticodon loop is a critical structural feature of the tRNA.
I wonder if a mutation in the anticodon would change the resulting protein.
Each anticodon ensures that the correct amino acid is delivered to the ribosome.
The wobble position allows one anticodon to recognize multiple codons.
Let us examine how the anticodon binds during translation.
The precise alignment of the anticodon is essential for genetic fidelity.