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polynucleotide

/ˌpɒlɪˈnjuːklɪt/

/ˌpɑːlɪˈnjuːklɪt/

polynucleotidenoun

polynucleotides

/ˌpɒlɪˈnjuːklɪt/

/ˌpɑːlɪˈnjuːklɪt/

Translations

A polynucleotide is a polymer consisting of many nucleotide monomers.

Полинуклеотид — это полимер, состоящий из множества мономеров нуклеотидов.

Definitions

A polymer composed of a linear sequence of many nucleotide monomers; DNA and RNA are the chief biological examples.

RNA is a polynucleotide that functions in protein synthesis.

Synonyms

nucleic acid

genetic material

polynucleotideadjective

/ˌpɒl.iˈnjuː.kli.ə.taɪd/

/ˌpɑː.liˈnuː.kli.ə.taɪd/

Used attributively in phrases such as "polynucleotide chain".

Definitions

Relating to, consisting of, or involving a polynucleotide.

Polynucleotide probes can hybridize specifically to target sequences.