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frequency-dependent selection

Biology; Biochemistry

Selection that involves frequency -dependent fitness. selection of a genotype depending on its frequency in the population.

group II intron

Biology; Biochemistry

Self -splicing intron that does not require an external nucleotide for splicing; releases the intron in a lariat form.

group 1 intron

Biology; Biochemistry

Self-splicing intron that requires an external guanine -containing nucleotide for splicing; releases the intron in a linear form.

hair cells

Biology; Biochemistry

Sensory Cells that react to mechanical stimuli and transmit information to the brain; they are the basic sensory unit of the inner ear.

N segment

Biology; Biochemistry

Sequence of nucleotides added in a template -independant fashion at the joining junctions of heavy-chain immunoglobulin genes.

serpin

Biology; Biochemistry

Serine proteinase inhibitor; one of a group of homologous proteins, e.g. 1-antiproteinase.

coiled coil

Biology; Biochemistry

Several α-helices twisted together into a stout rope, e.g. in myosin, fibrin.

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