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The sequence of nucleotides, coded in triplets (codons) along the mRNA, that determines the sequence of amino acids in protein synthesis. A gene's DNA sequence can be used to predict the mRNA sequence, and the genetic code can in turn be used to predict the amino acid sequence..
Industry:Biology
Provides patients and their families with education and information about genetic-related conditions and helps them make informed decisions..
Industry:Biology
Prejudice against those who have or are likely to develop an inherited disorder..
Industry:Biology
A gene or other identifiable portion of DNA whose inheritance can be followed.
See also: chromosome, DNA, gene, inherit.
Industry:Biology
An organism in which different cells contain different genetic sequence. This can be the result of a mutation during development or fusion of embryos at an early developmental stage..
Industry:Biology
Difference in DNA sequence among individuals, groups, or populations (e.g., genes for blue eyes versus brown eyes)..
Industry:Biology
Susceptibility to a genetic disease. May or may not result in actual development of the disease..
Industry:Biology
Testing a group of people to identify individuals at high risk of having or passing on a specific genetic disorder..
Industry:Biology
