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Genetic Blueprint

Meaning

The genetic blueprint is the complete, inherited set of genetic instructions, or the genome, contained within the DNA of every cell, which dictates the potential and fundamental architecture of an organism. This comprehensive code specifies the sequence of amino acids for all proteins and regulatory elements, fundamentally governing all physiological processes, including hormonal receptor sensitivity and metabolic pathways. While the blueprint itself is static, its expression is dynamic and responsive to environmental signals. Understanding this blueprint is the first step in personalized health interventions.