DNA PRIMERS
\dˌiːˌɛnˈe͡ɪ pɹˈa͡ɪməz], \dˌiːˌɛnˈeɪ pɹˈaɪməz], \d_ˌiː__ˌɛ_n_ˈeɪ p_ɹ_ˈaɪ_m_ə_z]\
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Short sequences (generally about 10 base pairs) of DNA that are complementary to sequences of messenger RNA and allow reverse transcriptases to start copying the adjacent sequences of mRNA. Primers are used extensively in genetic and molecular biology techniques.
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hydromorphic
- [Greek] Structurally adapted to an aquatic environment, as organs of water plants.