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Sequence Homology, Nucleic Acid

Medical Definition: The sequential correspondence of nucleotide triplets in a nucleic acid molecule which permits nucleic acid hybridization. Sequence homology is important in the study of mechanisms of oncogenesis and also as an indication of the evolutionary relatedness of different organisms. The concept includes viral homology.
Guide Notes: coord IM with specific nucleic acid (IM); no qualif; DF: SEQ HOMOL NUCLEIC ACID
Also Called: Viral Homology,Homologous Sequences, Nucleic Acid
Previously Indexed: Base Sequence (1971-1985),Nucleic Acid Hybridization (1971-1985)
Sequence Homology, Nucleic Acid Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Synteny - The presence of two or more genetic loci on the same chromosome. Extensions of this original definition refer to the similarity in content and organization between chromosomes, of different species for example.

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