Conserved Sequence

A sequence of amino acids in a polypeptide or of nucleotides in DNA or RNA that is similar across multiple species. A known set of conserved sequences is represented by a CONSENSUS SEQUENCE. AMINO ACID MOTIFS are often composed of conserved sequences.

Year introduced: 1993

Date introduced: May 13, 1992

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Tree Number(s): G02.111.570.580

MeSH Unique ID: D017124

Entry Terms:

• Conserved Sequences
• Sequence, Conserved
• Sequences, Conserved

Previous Indexing:

• Amino Acid Sequence (1977-1992)
• Base Sequence (1973-1992)

See Also:

• Consensus Sequence
• Amino Acid Motifs

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Phenomena and Processes Category
Chemical Phenomena
Biochemical Phenomena
Molecular Structure
Conserved Sequence
Consensus Sequence
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