The genetic code is like the instruction manual for life, found in the DNA of all living organisms. It consists of sequences of four chemical bases: adenine (A), thymine (T), cytosine (C), and guanine (G). These bases pair up in specific ways (A with T, and C with G) to form the rungs of the DNA ladder.
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Genetic Code PPT: Meaning, Properties, Algorithm
The order of these bases determines the instructions for building proteins, which are essential for the structure and function of cells. Each set of three bases, called a codon, codes for a specific amino acid, the building blocks of proteins. This code is universal, guiding the development and functioning of all living beings.
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Table of Content for Genetic Code PPT
- History
- Introduction
- What Is Genetic Code
- Genetic Code Table
- Properties Of Genetic Code
- Wobble Pairing
- Exception Of Genetic Code
- Mutations
- References