trinucleotide
/traɪˈnukliəˌtaɪd/
noun
- A sequence of three nucleotides (the building blocks of DNA and RNA).
- Each codon in the genetic code is a trinucleotide.
- A trinucleotide repeat in the gene can cause certain genetic disorders.
- The scientist identified a specific trinucleotide sequence in the DNA sample.
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