Biocode
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Biocode is a noun meaning A unified taxonomic system, such as the BioCode.
Meaning
A unified taxonomic system, such as the BioCode.
More Meanings
- A single numeric value calculated from a collection of biometric data; profile.
- An arbitrary number or string for identifying a biological organism.
- The genomes of one or more interacting organisms.
- Any water-soluble bioreactive substance.
- To encode using biological signals or markers.
- To classify biological organisms by assigning biocodes to them.
- Alternative form of bio-code.
Example Sentences
The most valuable innovation of the new API 20C was the development of the biocode system.
The number given before the generic name is the biocode used in the museum for cataloguing purposes.
A prerequisite for such a biocode is to compile a list of all valid names for living and extinct beings.
Based on the coded values for sensitivity or resistance to the six chemicals, a six-digit biocode or profile was prepared.
Word Forms
- biocodes
- biocoding
- biocoded
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include barcoding, binomenclature, bionomenclature, biocomputer, biogroup, metabarcode.
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