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Triplet

GCSEAQA8461

Triplet

Key term for AQA GCSE Biology, used in Reproduction Types.

Definition

A sequence of three DNA bases that codes for one specific amino acid.

Exam Context

Triplet appears in AQA GCSE Biology revision content for Genetics and Evolution, especially Reproduction Types and DNA Structure.

Genetics and Evolution Reproduction Types DNA Structure

Found in Revision Notes

Genetics and Evolution

Protein Synthesis (Higher Tier)

Reproduction Types • DNA Structure

Genetics and Evolution

DNA Structure and the Genetic Code

Reproduction Types • DNA Structure

Related Key Terms

Active site Adenine (A), Thymine (T), Cytosine (C), Guanine (G)Alternating sugar and phosphate Amino acid Anticodon Carrier molecules Codon Complementary base pairing

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