RAPD TECHNIC
\ɹˈapd tˈɛknɪk], \ɹˈapd tˈɛknɪk], \ɹ_ˈa_p_d t_ˈɛ_k_n_ɪ_k]\
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Technique that utilizes low-stringency polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplification with single primers of arbitrary sequence to generate strain-specific arrays of anonymous DNA fragments. RAPD technique may be used to determine taxonomic identity, assess kinship relationships, analyze mixed genome samples, and create specific probes.
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