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Protein

A molecule made of amino acids that performs cellular functions. Proteins are the products of genes and carry out most of the work in cells.

Example in a sentence

The variant was predicted to alter the protein sequence.

Key facts

  • Encoded by genes; sequence from codons.
  • Variants can change structure and function.

Category: Genetics & Variation

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