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leader sequence
One of three main parts of the mRNA molecule. The leader sequence is located on the 5' end of the mRNA molecule and contains the coded information that the ribosome and special proteins read to tell it where to begin the synthesis of the polypeptide.
- Part of Speech: noun
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- Category: Human evolution
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