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Codis Combined DNA Index System, The DNA file maintained by the FBI
RFLP Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism, A difference in the DNA sequences of homologous chromosomes produced by enzymatic digestion of selected region of chromosomes.
Sticky Ends Cohesive end, Single-strand extension on each end of a duplex DNA molecule
DNA Fingerprinting A technique for comparing the nucleotide sequences of fragments of DNA from different sources
Cleave Division into distinct parts (cleavage)
DNA Deoxyribonucleic acid, A nucleic acid that consists of two long chains of nucleotides twisted together into a double helix carries the cell's genetic information and hereditary characteristics
Comb Ctenidium, Useful for morphological identification
Restriction Enzyme Any of a group of enzymes that cleave DNA at Specific sites to produce discrete fragments, used especially in gene-splicing
Exclusion A shutting out or elimination, surgical isolation without removal from body.
Hybridization Cross breeding, Crossing over between related but nonallelic genes
VNTR Variable Number of Tandem Repeats, Different numbers of tandem repeated oligonucleotide sequences in the alleles of a gene
Nucleotides Any of a group of organic molecules that link together to form the building blocks of DNA or RNA
Gel Lanes
DNA Fragments
Palindrome A segment of double-stranded DNA in which the nucleotide sequence of one strand reads in reverse order to that of the complementary strand
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