reading frame

ˈriːdɪŋ freɪm

Definition

Definition of reading frame - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

biology

TECH.

sequence of nucleotides read as codons during protein synthesis

TECH.

A mutation can shift the reading frame in the gene.
Scientists analyzed the reading frame for genetic errors.
The correct reading frame is essential for protein function.

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Expressions with reading frame

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open reading frame

sequence of DNA or RNA that can be translated into protein

The open reading frame begins at the start codon and ends at a stop codon..

Expressions with reading

cold reading

act of reading without prior preparation

The actor excelled at cold reading during auditions.

reading the signs

interpreting indications or signals

The farmer was skilled at reading the signs of the weather.

make gloomy reading

cause people to feel sad or worried when reading

The report on climate change makes gloomy reading.

it is compulsive reading

exp.

said when a book is so gripping you cannot stop

This thriller hooks you from page one; it is compulsive reading.

reading tea leaves

interpreting patterns in tea leaves to predict future

She practices reading tea leaves to foresee events.

light reading

books or articles that are easy and fun to read

She brought some light reading for the beach.

Expressions with frame

frame in

put something in a specific setting

She framed in the picture with a beautiful border.

frame up

arrange fraudulent evidence to falsely accuse someone

The detective discovered they tried to frame up the innocent man.

out of the frame

adj.

not visible in a picture or scene

The cat is out of the frame in this photo.

frame of mind

temporary psychological state affecting attitude

His frame of mind made him see things negatively.

in the frame

adj.

considered for a role or position

She is in the frame for the promotion.

frame a subject

present a topic to influence perception

The journalist framed the subject to highlight its importance.

frame a narrative

create a story or account

The author framed a narrative around the hero's journey.

picture frame

structure that holds and displays a picture

She put the photo in a beautiful picture frame.

time frame

period during which something is expected to occur

The project must be completed within the time frame.

climbing frame

structure with bars and ropes for children to climb on

The park's climbing frame was swarmed with energetic kids.

Terms with reading frame included in their meaning

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frameshift mutation

biology

genetic mutation altering the reading frame of genes

ARF

acr.

acr: Alternate Reading Frame

different way of reading genetic code

View all translations of reading frame

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French:cadre de lecture, ...
German:Leserahmen, ...
Italian:cornice di lettura, ...
Spanish:marco de lectura, ...
Portuguese:frame de leitura, ...
Chinese:读码框, ...
Japanese:読み枠, ...
Arabic:إِطَارُ الْقِرَاءَةِ, ...
Hebrew:מִסְגֶּרֶת קְרִיאָה, ...
Russian:рамка считывания, ...
Ukrainian:рамка зчитування, ...
Hindi:रीडिंग फ्रेम, ...
Bengali:রিডিং ফ্রেম, ...
Catalan:marc de lectura, ...
Czech:čtecí rámec, ...
Danish:læseramme, ...
Dutch:leesraam, ...
Greek:αναγνωστικό πλαίσιο, ...
Hungarian:leolvasási keret, ...
Khmer:ស៊ុមអាន, ...
Korean:읽기 틀, ...
Persian:قاب خوانش, ...
Polish:ramka odczytu, ...
Portuguese (BR):quadro de leitura, ...
Romanian:cadru de citire, ...
Swedish:läsram, ...
Thai:กรอบการอ่านรหัสพันธุกรรม, ...
Turkish:okuma çerçevesi, ...
Vietnamese:khung đọc, ...

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