genetic code

ge·net·ic code

G g

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [juh-net-ik kohd]
- /dʒəˈnɛt ɪk koʊd/
- /dʒəˈnet.ɪk kəʊd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [juh-net-ik kohd]
- /dʒəˈnɛt ɪk koʊd/

Definitions of genetic code words

noun genetic code the biochemical instructions that translate the genetic information present as a linear sequence of nucleotide triplets in messenger RNA into the correct linear sequence of amino acids for the synthesis of a particular peptide chain or protein. Compare codon, translation (def 9). 1
noun genetic code the order in which the nitrogenous bases of DNA are arranged in the molecule, which determines the type and amount of protein synthesized in the cell. The four bases are arranged in groups of three in a specific order, each group acting as a unit (codon), which specifies a particular amino acid 0
noun genetic code the biochemical code in DNA or RNA that determines the characteristics of an organism, made up of a long chain or sequence of nucleotides, codons, and genes 0
noun genetic code (genetics) the set of rules by which the sequence of bases in DNA are translated into the amino acid sequence of proteins. 0

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Origin of genetic code

First appearance:

before 1960

One of the 3% newest English words

First recorded in 1960-65

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Parts of speech for Genetic code

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genetic code popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for genetic code

noun genetic code

heredity — the transmission of genetic characters from parents to offspring: it is dependent upon the segregation and recombination of genes during meiosis and fertilization and results in the genesis of a new individual similar to others of its kind but exhibiting certain variations resulting from the particular mix of genes and their interactions with the environment.
rna — biology: ribonucleic acid
gene — James Joseph ("Gene") 1898–1978, U.S. boxer: world heavyweight champion 1926–28.
chromosome — A chromosome is a part of a cell in an animal or plant. It contains genes which determine what characteristics the animal or plant will have.
nucleic acid — any of a group of long, linear macromolecules, either DNA or various types of RNA, that carry genetic information directing all cellular functions: composed of linked nucleotides.

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