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Geocaching in your DNA? Mystery Cache

Hidden : 9/14/2016
Difficulty:
4.5 out of 5
Terrain:
4 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

The coordinates listed are for close by parking only for this cache hidden in the Ontario County Park. The Human Genome project has just discovered there is a gene that predisposes one to be a geocacher.  The relevant gene sequence has been revealed and is shown below.  Can you decipher the genetic code to find the location of the cache?


Amino Acid List

DNA Sequence

You can validate your solution by clicking the icon below. Make sure you enter a space after “N” and “W” and after the degrees portions of the solution (your answer should look like N 99 99.999 W 99 99.999 including the spaces)


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Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Gurer ner znal pyrire trbpnpuref bhg gurer fb ab tybony uvagf gb fgneg. Fubj zr na rssbeg naq jurer lbh ner fgehttyvat naq V jvyy uryc lbh bhg

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)