"DNA ladder" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: DNA ladders [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} DNA ladder (plural DNA ladders)
  1. (genetics) A reagent consisting of a solution of DNA of specified length; used in gel electrophoresis as a standard. Wikipedia link: DNA ladder Categories (topical): Genetics Related terms: DNA laddering
    Sense id: en-DNA_ladder-en-noun-M2vWoIVk Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: biology, genetics, medicine, natural-sciences, sciences

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