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Interpretation:
The fact which determines the significance of a change in the identity of an amino acid in a protein should be determined.
Concept Introduction:
A base is nitrogen containing heterocyclic compound which is found in DNA and RNA.
Gene is the biological unit of heredity which holds the information to build and maintain their cells and pass genetic traits to offspring. In cells, a gene is a portion of DNA.
Amino acids are the molecules which containing an
Amino acids are the basic structural building units of protein and other
Proteins are organic nitrogenous compounds formed of Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen and Nitrogen. They are the
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