genetic code
genetic code Arrangement of information stored in
genes. It is the ultimate basis of
heredity and forms a blueprint for the entire organism. The genetic code is based on the genes that are present, which, in molecular terms, depends on the arrangement of nucleotides in the long molecules of
DNA in the cell
chromosomes. Each group of three nucleotides specifies, or codes, for an amino acid, or for an action such as start or stop. By specifying which
proteins to make and in what quantities, the genetic code directly controls production of structural materials. It also codes for
enzymes, which regulate all the chemical reactions in the cell, thus indirectly coding for the production of other cell materials as well. See also
genome
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Scales of injustice? Airport scales are not always accurate. Weigh your luggage at home so you don't get caught out and have to fork out a fortune.(News)
Newspaper article from: The Star (South Africa); 10/22/2007; 700+ words
; ...by various airport scales. Maria's suitcase...suitcase tipped the scale at a European airport...and he told me his scale was the right one...anything extra. The scales in use in South African...calibration of Optima's scales was carried out in...calibration, if a scale needs to be ...
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Scales and balances. (antiques)
Magazine article from: Interior Design; 9/1/1989; ; 700+ words
; ...many varieties of scales were invented. The most common type of scale is a balance...balance made these scales interesting to collectors...Another kind of scale, based on the same...appropriate and beautiful scale can add the perfect touch. Elegant old scales are not easy to find...
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Processing scales: processors capitalize on scale technology advancements.(Processing & Services)
Magazine article from: Seafood Business; 8/1/2008; ; 700+ words
; ...has a variety of scales in this line, one...the Infiniti Bench Scale, which boasts a...performance. The portable scale sports a built...moisture. "Accurate scales are good business...000 for a land scale and between $7...000 for marine scales. "The marine type...
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Scale Analysis for Large-Scale Tropical Atmospheric Dynamics
Magazine article from: Journal of the Atmospheric Sciences; 1/1/2009; ; 700+ words
; ...Inherent subtleties of scale analysis at large scales for the tropical...to the horizontal scale. This amounts to...dynamic regimes for scales differing only by...decreasing horizontal scales. (ProQuest...1. Introduction Scale analysis (cf...
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SCALE MAKERS ARE STEPPING UP EMPHASIS ON TECHNOLOGY, STYLE.
Magazine article from: HFN The Weekly Newspaper for the Home Furnishing Network; 10/8/2001; ; 700+ words
; ...consumers' decisions for scale purchases in the upcoming...most consumers purchase scales specifically when a replacement...a range display. The scales also have several different...enter the body-fat scale arena, vendors are adding...features and benefits to the scales. Sunbeam, for ...
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Scales: weigh the benefits of choosing the right scale for your processing plant or seafood department. (Equipment Focus).
Magazine article from: Seafood Business; 5/1/2002; ; 700+ words
; ...managing product flow. A scale in a retail setting can...Easily taken for granted, scales are in constant use in...important to choose a scale that's up to the job...Whatever the type of scale a processor relies on...experience demonstrates that scales incapable of withstanding...
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Food scales help you control portions, slim down.
Magazine article from: Environmental Nutrition; 7/1/2007; ; 700+ words
; ...less expensive analog scale. Scales that provide nutrition...In on Selected Food Scales Brand Features ANALOG SCALE Metrokane Gourmet Weigh...8810 BASIC DIGITAL SCALES Salter Stainless Steel...59.95, Kitchen Scale S1004 free s&...
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Scales can tell you bad news in a lot of different ways
Newspaper article from: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel; 5/5/1996; ; 700+ words
; ...American firms offer scales in a variety of models...10 mechanical spring scale to a $129 talking scale...511 Body Fat Analyzer/Scale from Tanita Corp. These...two basic kinds of scales are available: mechanical...digital. A mechanical scale uses a spring mechanism...
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Scales of Linear Baroclinic Instability and Macroturbulence in Dry Atmospheres
Magazine article from: Journal of the Atmospheric Sciences; 6/1/2009; ; 700+ words
; ...baroclinic generation scale to larger scales, even in strongly...s atmosphere, scales of the energy...containing length scale (spherical wavenumber...energy from the scale of generation by...significantly larger scales (Shepherd 1987a...
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SCALE-DEPENDENT PREDATOR-PREY INTERACTIONS: THE HIERARCHICAL SPATIAL DISTRIBUTION OF SEABIRDS AND PREY.
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; ...generally influenced by scale (Rose and Leggett 1990). At small scales the antipredator...and at even larger scales the mesoscale patches...congregated into large-scale areas which constitute...search for smaller scale patches. This suggests...prey over a range of scales. The spatial ...
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Scales, Feathers, and Hair
Book article from: Animal Sciences
...Some have a placoid scale that is formed from bone...a human tooth. Such scales are rough, spiny projections...A primitive type of scale is the ganoid scale...predators, since the scales make it very hard to...believe that the ganoid scale is the precursor or original...
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Scales
Encyclopedia entry from: International Encyclopedia of the Social Sciences
...scale has a ratio scale of measurement. Most scales used by social scientists...that visual analog scales have an interval scale of measurement...possess only an ordinal scale of measurement. Ratings on individual scales are often combined...
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scale
Book article from: The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English
...1. [ tr. ] remove scale or scales from: he scales the...scal·er n. scale 2 • n. (usu. scales ) an instrument for weighing...or sing or practice ) scales Mus. perform the notes of a scale as an exercise for the...
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Health Measurement Scales
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of Public Health
...HEALTH MEASUREMENT SCALES Because health is...using a mechanical scale as weight or length...European Quality of Life Scale, permit comparisons...purposes of measurement scales include diagnosis...the Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression...assessed measurement scales, set questions ...
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Scale Insects
Encyclopedia entry from: The Gale Encyclopedia of Science
Scale Insects Scale insects, mealybugs, or coccids are a diverse group of species of insects in the superfamily Coccoidea, order Homoptera. The females of scale insects are wingless, and are also often legless and virtually immobile...
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