| complementary DNA | |
| —n | |
| cDNA a form of DNA artificially synthesized from a messenger RNA template and used in genetic engineering to produce gene clones | |
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
complementary DNA n.
cDNA.
| complementary DNA
Single-stranded DNA synthesized in the laboratory using messenger RNA as a template and the enzyme reverse transcriptase. Complementary DNA is used for many purposes such as mapping chromosomes, creating clones, and sequencing genes. |