Metabarcoding
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Metabarcoding is a noun meaning (genetics) A method of DNA barcoding that uses universal PCR primers to identify DNA from a mixture of organisms.
Meaning
(genetics) A method of DNA barcoding that uses universal PCR primers to identify DNA from a mixture of organisms.
Example Sentences
We developed and tested a DNA metabarcoding protocol that utilises the standard cytochrome c oxidase subunit I (COI) barcoding fragment to detect freshwater macroinvertebrate taxa.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include metabarcode, metabarcoder, barcoding, barcode, biocode, biotyping.
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