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Central Dogma

The flow of genetic information: DNA is transcribed into RNA, and RNA is translated into protein. Reversed in some viruses (e.g., retroviruses use RNA → DNA).

Example in a sentence

The central dogma explains how genotype leads to phenotype via RNA and protein.

Key facts

  • DNA → RNA → protein in most organisms.
  • Reverse transcription in retroviruses.

Category: Genetics & Variation

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