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research topic > natural science > biology > genetics > microsatellite DNA

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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.

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  • microsatellites DNAs

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  • MS Academic Keyword

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  • 0000-0003-2195-3997

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http://vocabs.lter-europe.net/EnvThes/21632

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