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Fields of Study > genetics > molecular genetics > consensus sequence
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consensus sequence

Definition:
A theoretical representative nucleotide or amino acid sequence in which each nucleotide or amino acid is the one which occurs most frequently at that site in the different forms which occur in nature. The phrase also refers to an actual sequence which approximates the theoretical consensus.
Concept Schemes:
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Broader Concept:
molecular genetics
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URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/28593
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