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Complementary Dna (Noun)

Meaning

Single-stranded DNA that is complementary to messenger RNA or DNA that has been synthesized from messenger RNA by reverse transcriptase.

Classification

Nouns denoting substances.

Examples

  • The reverse transcriptase enzyme uses the messenger RNA as a template to synthesize a complementary DNA copy.
  • The process of creating complementary DNA from messenger RNA is a crucial step in many molecular biology techniques.
  • Complementary DNA is often used as a probe to detect specific genes or mRNAs in various applications.
  • The resulting complementary DNA can be used for cloning, sequencing, or other downstream applications.
  • Researchers can use complementary DNA to study gene expression and regulation in various organisms.

Synonyms

  • CDNA

Hypernyms

  • DNA
  • Desoxyribonucleic Acid
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