Genetic sequences Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, June 19, 2019 · 6-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, June 19, 2019.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · June 19, 2019 · 6-Down · 6 letters
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What does this clue mean?
a specific sequence of three adjacent nucleotides on a strand of DNA or RNA that specifies the genetic code information for synthesizing a particular amino acid
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