1 The Genetic Code

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define genetic code.

the rules used by living cells to translate information encoded within genetic material (DNA or mRNA sequences of codons) into proteins

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why is the genetic code important?

it influences many things in biology.

<p>it influences many things in biology.</p>
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define genome

the entire genetic material present in the cell of an organism. note: humans dont have the largest genome.

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the genome also contains _____________ DNA.

mitochondrial DNA