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geneA sequence of DNA that encodes the amino acid sequence of a particular protein. | |
genetic mutationsChanges in the sequence of DNA due to either errors made while copying the DNA or environmental factors. Genetic mutations in genes can result in changes to the amino acid sequence encoded by the gene and may change the function of the resulting protein. | |
Gram-negativeBacteria that do not retain crystal violet dye in the Gram-staining test. | |
Gram-positiveBacteria with a thick peptidoglycan layer in their cell wall that is stained blue–purple by the Gram stain dye. | |
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