Genetic Information

Definition

Genetic information refers to instructions in an organism's DNA that guide growth, development, functioning and reproduction. It is encoded as DNA sequences within genes.

Related terms

Genome: The complete set of genes or genetic material present in a cell or organism.

DNA Replication:

The process by which a double-stranded DNA molecule is copied to produce two identical DNA molecules.

Transcription:

The first step of gene expression where segments of DNA are copied into RNA.