DNA probe

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-003365",
  "term": "DNA probe",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A single-stranded segment of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) or ribonucleic acid (RNA) that is labeled with a detectable marker, such as a fluorescent dye or a radioactive isotope. This probe is used to detect the presence of complementary nucleic acid sequences in a sample through hybridization. DNA probes are widely used in molecular biology for genetic testing, disease diagnosis, and forensic analysis.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and the Environment",
  "see_also": [
    "deoxyribonucleic acids",
    "nucleotides",
    "sequence"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1992, 64, 143. 'Glossary for chemists of terms used in biotechnology (IUPAC Recommendations 1992)' on page 152 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199264010143)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/dna-probe/"
}