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MeSH Heading: Genetic Code
Tree Number(s): G05.360.335
Unique ID: D005815
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D005815
Scope Note: The meaning ascribed to the BASE SEQUENCE with respect to how it is translated into AMINO ACID SEQUENCE. The start, stop, and order of amino acids of a protein is specified by consecutive triplets of nucleotides called codons (CODON).
Entry Version: GENET CODE
Entry Term(s): Code, Genetic
NLM Classification #: QU 470
See Also: Histone Code; Protein Biosynthesis
Public MeSH Note: 66
History Note: 66(64)
Date Established: 1966/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/01/01
Revision Date: 2008/07/08

Allowable Qualifiers: drug effects (DE)

ethics (ES)

genetics (GE)

immunology (IM)

physiology (PH)

radiation effects (RE)

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