Phenomena and Processes

Base Sequence

The sequence of PURINES and PYRIMIDINES in nucleic acids and polynucleotides. It is also called nucleotide sequence.

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The sequence of PURINES and PYRIMIDINES in nucleic acids and polynucleotides. It is also called nucleotide sequence.

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15 entry terms
  • Nucleotide Sequence
  • Base Sequences
  • Nucleotide Sequences
  • Sequence, Base
  • Sequence, Nucleotide
  • Sequences, Base
  • Sequences, Nucleotide
  • DNA Sequence
  • DNA Sequences
  • RNA Sequence
  • RNA Sequences
  • Sequence, DNA
  • Sequence, RNA
  • Sequences, DNA
  • Sequences, RNA

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4 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, genetics, physiology, radiation effects.

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Indexing Annotation

IM general only; coord with specific nucleic acid; do not confuse with BASE COMPOSITION: comp = what components and how many, sequ = order in which arranged; for base sequencing, use SEQUENCE ANALYSIS, DNA or SEQUENCE ANALYSIS, RNA; when to index with MOLECULAR SEQUENCE DATA: see note there

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History Note

78(71); was see under BIOCHEMISTRY 1975-77

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Previous Indexing

  • Nucleotides/analysis (1966-1970)
  • Polynucleotides (1966-1970)
  • specific nucleic acid (1966-1970)

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Base Sequence. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D001483. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D001483
  2. Base Sequence. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nucleic_acid_sequence
  3. Base Sequence. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q863908