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consensus sequence

Definition of consensus sequence

noun

Biochemistry

a sequence of DNA having similar structure and function in different organisms.

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Definition of consensus sequence in the US English dictionary

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conscription
consecrate
consecutive
consensual
consensus
consensus sequence
consent
consentient
consenting adult
consequence
consequent

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kempt

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adjective

maintained in a neat and clean condition …

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