Preferred term
microsatellite DNA
Definition
- [Henderson's] n. repetitive DNA based on a dinucleotide sequence repeated in series many times. The numbers of repeats at each microsatellite locus are very variable between individuals, and microsatellite DNA can be used as a marker in genetic mapping and for DNA fingerprinting.
Broader concept
Entry terms
- microsatellites DNAs
Scope note
- MS Academic Keyword
URI
http://vocabs.lter-europe.net/EnvThes/21632