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Definition
: The three possible sequences of CODONS by which GENETIC TRANSLATION may occur from one nucleotide sequence. A segment of mRNA 5'AUCCGA3' could be translated as 5'AUC.. or 5'UCC.. or 5'CCG.., depending on the location of the START CODON.
See Also
Codon
Examples
Open Reading Frames
Other names
Reading Frame; Frames, Reading; Frame, Reading