柯林斯詞典genetic code 1. N the order in which the nitrogenous bases of DNA are arranged in the molecule, which determines the type and amount of protein synthesized in the cell. The four bases are arranged in groups of three in a specific order, each group acting as a unit (codon), which specifies a particular amino acid 遺傳密碼[biochem] →see also messenger RNA , transfer RNA 返回 genetic code劍橋詞典the arrangement of genes that controls the development of characteristics and qualities in a living thing 遺傳密碼 返回 genetic code