Primer
- Pronunciation
- /PRY-mer/
- Category
- Molecular Biology
- Singular
- Primer
- Plural
- Primers
Definition
Short, single-stranded DNA sequences used in PCR to initiate DNA synthesis.
Etymology
From Latin 'primus', meaning 'first', referring to the first step in DNA synthesis.
Example
Primers are designed to bind to specific target DNA sequences.
Related Terms
- DNA synthesis
- PCR
- DNA polymerase