Encode
Encode
Encode (pronounced: /ɪnˈkoʊd/) is a term used in the field of genetics and bioinformatics to refer to the process of converting DNA information into proteins, which are the building blocks of life. The term originates from the English words 'en' meaning 'in' and 'code', referring to the coding process.
Etymology
The term 'encode' is derived from the Latin word 'incodare', which means 'to put into code'. It was first used in the context of genetics in the mid-20th century, when scientists began to understand the process of protein synthesis.
Related Terms
- DNA: Deoxyribonucleic acid, the molecule that carries genetic instructions in all living organisms.
- RNA: Ribonucleic acid, a molecule similar to DNA that plays a crucial role in the process of encoding.
- Protein Synthesis: The process by which cells build proteins, which involves encoding.
- Gene: A segment of DNA that contains the instructions to make a specific protein.
- Transcription: The first step in the encoding process, where the DNA sequence is copied into RNA.
- Translation: The second step in the encoding process, where the RNA sequence is used to build a protein.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Encode
- Wikipedia's article - Encode
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