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Oligonucleotide (Noun)

Meaning

(biochemistry) a polynucleotide whose molecules contain relatively few nucleotides.

Classification

Nouns denoting substances.

Examples

  • The researcher synthesized an oligonucleotide complementary to the target gene to use as a probe in the hybridization experiment.
  • Oligonucleotides are often used as primers in PCR reactions to amplify specific DNA sequences.
  • The team designed an oligonucleotide that could bind to the viral RNA and inhibit its replication.
  • The company specializes in manufacturing custom oligonucleotides for use in molecular biology research.
  • The oligonucleotide was labeled with a fluorescent tag to allow for visualization of its binding to the target DNA sequence.

Synonyms

  • Oligo

Hypernyms

  • Base
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