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is a linear sequence of nucleotides (aka "bases") along a segment of DNA that provides the coded instructions for synthesis of RNA, which is then translated into protein. | is a linear sequence of nucleotides (aka "bases") along a segment of DNA that provides the coded instructions for synthesis of RNA, which is then translated into protein. | ||
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Revision as of 18:57, 28 September 2011
What is a Gene?
A gene is a linear sequence of nucleotides (aka "bases") along a segment of DNA that provides the coded instructions for synthesis of RNA, which is then translated into protein.
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