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  1. Fields of Study
  2. genetics
  3. molecular genetics
  4. conserved sequences

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conserved sequences

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Definition

  • Information A sequence of amino acids in a polypeptide or of nucleotides in DNA or RNA that is similar across multiple species. A known set of conserved sequences is represented by a cocnsensus sequence. Amino acid motifs are often composed of conserved sequences.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2012

    Type: Concept definition

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/28634

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