Human genome is also known as a set of DNA. DNA is the blueprint for making protein. In order to make proteins, information such as the type, number, sequence, and conformation of amino acids is required. In particular, the conformation of amino acids is formed by the helical, folded, or spherical shape of the amino acid chain.
この時に In order to make proteins, information ... の一文の意味が概ね理解できていれば、blueprintの訳は自ずと見えてくるのではないかと思います。同様に、 In particular, the conformation of ...の一文でところどころ訳せていれば、conformationの訳は自ずと見えてくると思います。