DNA Barcode Definition

dna-barcode
noun
A short, standardized nucleotide sequence of an organism's DNA, usually from a mitochondrion or a chloroplast, used in DNA barcoding.
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verb
To sequence (a segment of DNA) for use in DNA barcoding.
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To identify the species of (a given biological specimen) by means of its DNA barcode.
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To sequence a segment of DNA for use in DNA barcoding.
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To identify the species of a biological specimen by means of its DNA barcode.
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