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Biological codes for genes & polypeptides (2025)

Before looking at DNA database searches it is important for students to have an understanding of some of the terminology used in protein structures and genetic code. This activity uses a 'geeky' cryptic message to introduce students to amino acids, their three letter codes single letter codes as well as protein structures and DNA sequences. There are several codes in bioinformatics; Frances Crick described the...

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