Phenomena and Processes

Nucleic Acid Sequence Homology

The sequential correspondence of nucleotides in one nucleic acid molecule with those of another nucleic acid molecule. Sequence homology is an indication of the genetic relatedness of different organisms and gene function.

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Abstract

The sequential correspondence of nucleotides in one nucleic acid molecule with those of another nucleic acid molecule. Sequence homology is an indication of the genetic relatedness of different organisms and gene function.

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11 entry terms
  • Base Sequence Homology
  • Homology, Base Sequence
  • Homology, Nucleic Acid Sequence
  • Sequence Homology, Base
  • Sequence Homology, Nucleic Acid
  • Base Sequence Homologies
  • Homologies, Base Sequence
  • Sequence Homologies, Base
  • Homologous Sequences, Nucleic Acid
  • Homologs, Nucleic Acid Sequence
  • Nucleic Acid Sequence Homologs

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coordinate with specific nucleic acid

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History Note

91(86); was see under BASE SEQUENCE 1986-90

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  • Base Sequence (1971-1985)
  • Nucleic Acid Hybridization (1971-1985)

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  1. G02.111.810w.550
  2. G05.810w.550

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QU 58

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Nucleic Acid Sequence Homology. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D012689. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D012689
  2. Nucleic Acid Sequence Homology. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q71228643