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microsatellite
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microsatellite [ˌmaɪkrəʊˈsætəˌlaɪt]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Genetics) Genetics a section of DNA consisting of very short nucleotide sequences repeated many times, the number of repeats varying between members of the species: used as a marker in determining genetic diversity, identifying important genetic traits, and in forensics, population studies, and paternity studies


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Isolation and characterization of 125 microsatellite DNA markers in the blacklip abalone, Haliotis rubra.
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