The Genetic Code: II

The Genetic Code: II

Contributor(s):
Nirenberg, Marshall W.
Scientific American
Publication:
Scientific American, 1963
Language(s):
English
Format:
Text
Subject(s):
DNA
RNA
Genetics
RNA, Messenger
Genetic Code
Genre(s):
Archival Materials
Articles
Abstract:
This article describes how combinations of bases, or code letters, provide the information used by cells to construct proteins from twenty common kinds of amino acids. Nirenberg recounts recent developments in the field of genetics and illustrates the components and structure of DNA and RNA, and the process of protein synthesis. The process of breaking the code and the "dictionary" of the genetic code are also covered.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Extent:
12 pages
NLM Unique ID:
101584910X119 (See in Profiles in Science)
Profiles in Science ID:
JJBBHR
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101584910X119
Archival Collection:
The Marshall W. Nirenberg Papers (Profiles in Science)