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Meaning of OLIGONUCLEOTIDE

 
Biology Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. A short nucleotide polymer.
  2. A compound comprising a nucleotide linked to phosphoric acid. When polymerized, it gives rise to a nucleic acid.
 
Glossary
 
 Definition: 
  1. A DNA polymer composed of only a few nucleotides. (See Nucleotide)
  2. A molecule usually composed of 25 or fewer nucleotides; used as a DNA synthesis primer.
 

 

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