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Hereford genome
See: Bovine genome
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- UAA A triplet consisting of uracil, adenine, adenine, in that order, that acts as a stop codon in messenger RNA…
- White matter The part of the brain that contains myelinated nerve fibers. The white matter is white because it is the…
- Herbal 1. An adjective, referring to herbs, as in an herbal tea.2. A noun, usually reflecting the botanical or…
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