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Codon
A codon is a sequence of three nucleotides in DNA or RNA that specifies a particular amino acid or a start/stop signal during protein synthesis.
Genetic code
The genetic code is a system that translates DNA instructions into proteins, the essential building blocks of life.
LUCA (Last Universal Common Ancestor)
The last universal common ancestor of all present-day organisms, representing the root of the tree of life.