Meaning & use
genetic code
The set of rules by which information in DNA is translated into proteins.
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Scientists cracked the genetic code to understand how DNA sequences produce specific proteins.
A single error in the genetic code can sometimes lead to a serious disease.
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The genetic code is nearly universal, meaning it works the same way in almost all living organisms.
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