Give differences: Codons and Anticodons.
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| Codons | Anticodons |
|---|---|
| $(1)$ It is a sequence of three nucleotides on $mRNA$ that codes for a specific amino acid. | $(1)$ It is a sequence of three nucleotides on $tRNA$ that is complementary to a specific codon on $mRNA$. |
| $(2)$ It determines the sequence of amino acids in a polypeptide chain during protein synthesis. | $(2)$ It recognizes and binds to the corresponding codon on $mRNA$ during the process of translation. |
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