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Palindrome in genetics

Palindrome in genetics: A palindrome is a word that reads the same in both directions as, for example, the names Eve or Anna. In genetics, a palindrome is a DNA or RNA sequence that reads the same in both directions. The sites of many restriction enzymes that cut (restrict) DNA are palindromes. Palindromic rheumatism is a form of joint inflammation whereby the joints involved appears to change periodically from one region of the body to another and back again.


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