| consensus sequence |
A sequence of nucleotides or amino acids in common between regions of homology in different but related DNA or RNA or protein sequences.
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| constitutive |
Always expressed in an unregulated fashion (when referring to gene control).
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| constitutive heterochromatin |
Heterochromatin that surrounds the centromere. Specific regions of heterochromatin always present and in both homologs of a chromosome. See satellite DNA.
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| constitutive mutation |
A mutation which causes transcription to be no longer under regulatory control.
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| consanguineous |
Meaning between blood relatives ; usually refers to inbreeding or incestuous matings.
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