Base sequence
Base Sequence
The Base Sequence (pronounced: /beɪs ˈsiːkwəns/) is a term used in Molecular Biology to describe the order of nucleotide bases - adenine, thymine, guanine, and cytosine - in a DNA or RNA molecule.
Etymology
The term "Base Sequence" is derived from the English words "base", referring to the nucleotide bases, and "sequence", which means a particular order in which related things follow each other.
Definition
In the context of molecular biology, a Base Sequence is the specific order in which the four types of nucleotide bases occur in a DNA or RNA molecule. This sequence is fundamental to the encoding of genetic information, as the order of the bases determines the amino acid sequence in the protein that the gene codes for.
Related Terms
- Nucleotide: A nucleotide is the basic building block of nucleic acids. RNA and DNA are polymers made of long chains of nucleotides.
- Gene: A gene is a sequence of DNA or RNA which codes for a molecule that has a function.
- Genome: The genome is the genetic material of an organism. It consists of DNA (or RNA in RNA viruses).
- Genetic Code: The genetic code is the set of rules used by living cells to translate information encoded within genetic material into proteins.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Base sequence
- Wikipedia's article - Base sequence
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