Consensus sequence

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Consensus Sequence

A Consensus Sequence (pronounced: kuh n-sen-suh s see-kwuh ns) is a sequence of DNA or RNA that is derived from the alignment and comparison of multiple sequences within a genome or proteome. It represents the most common nucleotide or amino acid at each position.

Etymology

The term "Consensus Sequence" is derived from the Latin word "consensus", meaning agreement, and the English word "sequence", referring to a particular order in which related things follow each other.

Related Terms

  • Nucleotide: The basic building block of nucleic acids such as DNA and RNA.
  • Amino Acid: Organic compounds that combine to form proteins.
  • Genome: The complete set of genes or genetic material present in a cell or organism.
  • Proteome: The entire set of proteins expressed by a genome, cell, tissue, or organism at a certain time.
  • Alignment (bioinformatics): The arrangement of DNA, RNA, or protein sequences to identify regions of similarity.
  • Sequence Motif: A nucleotide or amino-acid sequence pattern that is widespread and has, or is conjectured to have, a biological significance.

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