Codon table worksheet for translating mRNA codons into amino acids.

Codon table worksheet showing the genetic code with codons, amino acids, and their three-letter abbreviations.

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- Identify the codon sequence provided in the task.
- Locate the first base of the codon in the leftmost column (1st Base).
- Find the second base of the codon in the top row (2nd Base).
- Trace to the intersection of the row and column to find the correct box.
- Within that box, locate the specific codon based on its third base using the rightmost column (3rd Base).
- Read the corresponding amino acid or stop signal from the cell.
- Use the three-letter abbreviation table to convert the full amino acid name if required.

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