Codon to Amino Acid Converter

About the Codon to Amino Acid Converter

The Codon to Amino Acid Converter translates DNA or RNA codons into their corresponding amino acids or stop codons using the standard genetic code. This tool is ideal for students, researchers, and educators studying molecular biology and protein synthesis.

• Features:
  • Converts single codons or sequences of codons to amino acids or stop codons.
  • Supports DNA (A, T, G, C) and RNA (A, U, G, C) input via text or keypad.
  • Validates input for correct nucleotides and codon length.
  • Displays results in a table and visualizes amino acid frequencies in a bar chart.
  • Supports calculation history, result copying, and PDF export via LaTeX.
• Practical Applications: Useful in molecular biology, genetics, bioinformatics, and educational settings.
• How to Use:
  • Enter a single codon (e.g., AUG) or a sequence of codons (e.g., AUG UUU or AUGUUU) using the text field or keypad.
  • Use A, T/U, G, C nucleotides; spaces between codons are optional.
  • Click "Convert" to see the amino acids or stop codons and a frequency chart.
  • Optionally copy results or export to PDF.
  • Use "Clear" to reset the input.
• Helpful Tips:
  • Input must contain only A, T/U, G, C (case-insensitive).
  • Sequences must have a length that is a multiple of 3 for valid codons.
  • Use the keypad to quickly input nucleotides or add spaces between codons.
  • Click history items to reuse previous inputs.
  • Stop codons are indicated as "Stop" in the results.
• Examples:
  • Example 1: Single Codon:
    • Input: AUG
    • Result: Methionine (Met)
  • Example 2: Codon Sequence:
    • Input: AUG UUU GCA
    • Result: Methionine (Met), Phenylalanine (Phe), Alanine (Ala)
  • Example 3: Invalid Input:
    • Input: AUX
    • Result: Error: Invalid nucleotide (X).

Translate codons to amino acids with ease and share or export results for your research or classroom!