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open reading frame (ORF)

Biology; Genome

The sequence of DNA or RNA located between the start-code sequence (initiation codon) and the stop-code sequence (termination codon)..

endonuclease

Biology; Genome

See: restriction enzyme.

virus

Biology; Genome

A noncellular biological entity that can reproduce only within a host cell. Viruses consist of nucleic acid covered by protein; some animal viruses are also surrounded by membrane. Inside the ...

operon

Biology; Genome

A set of genes transcribed under the control of an operator gene..

enzyme

Biology; Genome

A protein that acts as a catalyst, speeding the rate at which a biochemical reaction proceeds but not altering the direction or nature of the reaction..

western blot

Biology; Genome

A technique used to identify and locate proteins based on their ability to bind to specific antibodies. See also: DNA, Northern blot, protein, RNA, Southern blotting.