CEFR C1

genetic code

noun phrase

Meaning

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

Examples

The universal nature of the genetic code allows scientists to transfer genes between different species.
Understanding the genetic code was a monumental achievement in 20th-century biology.

Synonyms: DNA code, hereditary code, genome, blueprint of life

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genetic code (C1)

noun phrase

Pronunciation: /dʒəˈnɛtɪk koʊd/

Definition

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

Examples

The universal nature of the genetic code allows scientists to transfer genes between different species.
Understanding the genetic code was a monumental achievement in 20th-century biology.

Synonyms of genetic code

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