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.