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Record 1 2012-12-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Genetics
DEF

The second step in the "read out" of genetic information, whereby the genetic code contained in specific nucleotide sequences of messenger RNA molecules (synthesized during genetic transcription) is translated into specific amino acid sequences, i.e., directs the order of the amino acids incorporated into polypeptides during protein synthesis.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Génétique
DEF

Processus de synthèse d'une protéine à partir d'un ARN messager selon les lois du code génétique.

OBS

traduction : Extrait de la norme NF-X42-004 reproduite avec l'autorisation de l'AFNOR.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Genética
DEF

Proceso en el que la información genética transportada por los nucleótidos en el ARN mensajero dirige la secuencia de aminoácidos en la síntesis de un polipéptido específico.

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