Codons aren't basic units of the genetic code right?

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Codons are sequences of three nucleotides in mRNA that correspond to specific amino acids during protein synthesis. While there is some debate about whether codons are considered the basic units of the genetic code, they play a crucial role in the translation process carried out by ribosomes. The discussion highlights the importance of codons in encoding genetic information and their function in protein synthesis, suggesting that they could be viewed as fundamental components of the genetic code.
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codons aren't basic units of the genetic code right?

my friend told me that it does but i remember in lecture that proff said it doesn't but maybe i misheard
 
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Codons are the 3 letter mRNA sequences which correspond to specific amino acids. The ribosome uses the mRNA as the template in its synthesis of proteins. So in a way you could argue that they are the basic units of the genetic code.
 

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