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How Is the Genetic Information Encoded in DNA and How

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How is the genetic information encoded in DNA and how is a new copy of DNA synthesized?


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Prehensile Tail

A tail adapted for grasping or holding objects, found in some species of mammals, notably some monkeys.

Primate Suborder

A subdivision within the order Primates, which includes humans, apes, monkeys, and prosimians.

Prosimi

Commonly refers to a group of primates that includes lemurs, lorises, and tarsiers, often characterized by their more primitive features.

Homo Antecessor

Early humans living in about 1.2 mya to 800,000 years ago; some scientists believe that they should be classified with Homo heidelbergensis.

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