Conserved Sequence At Biology Glossary
What is it? A nucleotide or protein sequence which is shared between different regions or organisms, typically because the sequence fulfills an important function (e.g. a DNA-binding site or protein motif) and thus is retained during evolution.Bio Definition Added By: Brandon
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