dscDNA
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Two matching strands of DNA made in the lab from messenger RNA for study
- noun
- Specialized
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ADN complementario
- After reverse transcription, the mRNA is converted into dscDNA for further analysis.
Examples
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The quality of the dscDNA was confirmed through gel electrophoresis.
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Researchers used dscDNA as a template to clone the gene of interest.
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The researchers synthesized dscDNA from the mRNA template.
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Many laboratories use dscDNAs for gene cloning.
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After reverse transcription, the mRNA is converted into dscDNA for further analysis.
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Researchers used dscDNA as a template to clone the gene of interest.
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The quality of the dscDNA was confirmed through gel electrophoresis.
Surface Forms
Etymology
DscDNA is made of dsc + DNA, where dsc means 'double-stranded' — think 'double' as 'two' and 'strand' like a 'thread' or hair. So dscDNA is a two-strand copy of DNA often made from an mRNA template, which is why it is used as a stable template in lab work.
