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deprecated concept > microsatellite DNA

Preferred term

microsatellite DNA  

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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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Entry terms

  • microsatellites DNAs

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http://vocabs.lter-europe.net/EnvThes/msa0664

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