Phrases with «nucleotide differences»

"Nucleotide differences" refers to variations in the building blocks of DNA molecules. Nucleotides are the individual units that make up DNA, and these differences occur when there are changes or variations in the sequence of these nucleotide units. Full definition

Sentences with «nucleotide differences»

  • The team tested animals that had a naturally occurring gene mutation — a single nucleotide difference that in turn changes one amino acid in the receptor proteins for GABA neurotransmitters — and compared them to rats without the mutation. (scientificamerican.com)
  • When the chimp and human genomes are compared, some of the clearest cases of nucleotide differences are found in genes coding for transcription factors. (discovermagazine.com)
  • However, given the right nucleotide difference between the same gene in the two species, the resulting proteins may differ slightly in construction and function. (discovermagazine.com)
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