Acid Quote by Francis Crick
“It now seems certain that the amino acid sequence of any protein is determined by the sequence of bases in some region of a particular nucleic acid molecule.”
About This Quote
Source Scientific paper: “On the Origin of Protein Synthesis”, 1958
Protein sequences are dictated by the nucleotide sequences of DNA.
In simple terms: DNA determines protein makeup.
Study genetics to understand biology.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- lab research
- medical diagnostics
- biotech development
- education
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does DNA variation affect protein function?
- What are the limits of predicting traits from sequence?
Complex interactions may modify outcomes.