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Genetic Code

Definition: The set of rules by which information encoded within genetic material (DNA or RNA) is translated into proteins by living cells.

Sense 1 (Noun): The specific sequence of nucleotides in the DNA or RNA that determines the sequence of amino acids in a protein.

Example Sentence: The genetic code is a universal language in all living organisms that translates the instructions stored in DNA into the proteins essential for life.

Sense 2 (Noun): The entire set of codons, each consisting of three nucleotides, specifying the 20 standard amino acids in proteins.

Example Sentence: Scientists have been meticulously deciphering the genetic code to understand how mutations can lead to genetic disorders.

Sense 3 (Adjective): Referring to traits or characteristics inherited through genetic information.

Example Sentence: Eye color is a genetic code that is passed down from parents to their children.

Sense 4 (Adjective): Pertaining to the genetic makeup or genome of an individual or organism.

Example Sentence: A person's genetic code can influence their susceptibility to certain diseases.

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