Ercs
Ercs
Ercs (pronounced: erks) is a term used in the medical field, particularly in the area of genetics and molecular biology. The term is an acronym for Endogenous Retroviral Capture Sequences.
Etymology
The term Ercs is derived from the words that make up its acronym: Endogenous (originating from within an organism), Retroviral (pertaining to retroviruses), Capture (to take into one's possession), and Sequences (a particular order in which related things follow each other).
Definition
Ercs are sequences in the genome that have been captured from retroviruses. These sequences are integrated into the host genome and can be passed on to subsequent generations. They play a significant role in the evolution and development of species.
Related Terms
- Endogenous retroviruses: Retroviruses that are integrated into the genome of an organism and can be inherited.
- Retrovirus: A type of virus that replicates its RNA into DNA and integrates it into the host cell's genome.
- Genome: The complete set of genes or genetic material present in a cell or organism.
- Sequence: In genetics, a sequence refers to the order of nucleotides in DNA or RNA.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ercs
- Wikipedia's article - Ercs
This WikiMD article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski