Complementary sequence
Complementary Sequence
A Complementary Sequence (pronunciation: /ˈkɒmplɪˌmɛntəri ˈsiːkwəns/) is a term used in Molecular Biology and Genetics to describe a sequence of DNA or RNA that is exactly opposite to a given sequence.
Etymology
The term "Complementary Sequence" is derived from the English words "complementary", meaning completing or enhancing something else, and "sequence", referring to a particular order in which related things follow each other. In the context of molecular biology, it refers to the sequence that completes or pairs with a given DNA or RNA sequence.
Related Terms
- Base Pairing: The process by which nucleotides in DNA and RNA pair up with their complementary nucleotides.
- DNA Sequencing: The process of determining the precise order of nucleotides within a DNA molecule.
- RNA Sequencing: A technique used to determine the sequence of an RNA molecule.
- Genome: The complete set of genes or genetic material present in a cell or organism.
- Nucleotide: The basic building block of DNA and RNA.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Complementary sequence
- Wikipedia's article - Complementary sequence
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