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transcription-translation coupling
Biology; Biochemistry
The immediate use of m RNA transcripts for protein synthesis before the synthesis of the m RNA is complete; occurs in bacteria where RNA processing does not occur.
Bence Jones protein
Biology; Biochemistry
The immunoglobulin light chains that are synthesized in large amounts and are secreted into the urine by multiple myeloma patients.
vasodilation
Biology; Biochemistry
The increase in diameter of small blood vessels, especially in the kidney, that lowers blood pressure.
probe amplification
Biology; Biochemistry
The increase in the amount of probe molecules specific to a given target so that they can be easily detected. Examples include Q-beta and ligase chain reaction.
genetic program
Biology; Biochemistry
The information carried by the genes (DNA and RNA) and determines how an organism develops, including its appearance, function, and instincts.
sex-linked trait
Biology; Biochemistry
The inheritance pattern of a phenotype that corresponds to the sex chromosomes (usually the X chromosome in XY species).
sex linked
Biology; Biochemistry
The inheritance pattern of loci located on the sex chromosomes (usually the X chromosome in XY species); also refers to the loci themselves.
