Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA Technique

Technique that utilizes low-stringency polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplification with single primers of arbitrary sequence to generate strain-specific arrays of anonymous DNA fragments. RAPD technique may be used to determine taxonomic identity, assess kinship relationships, analyze mixed genome samples, and create specific probes.

Year introduced: 1996

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Tree Number(s): E05.393.620.500.687, E05.601.700

MeSH Unique ID: D019105

Entry Terms:

• Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA Technic
• RAPD-PCR
• RAPD Technic
• RAPD Technics
• RAPD Technique
• RAPD Techniques
• Arbitrarily Primed PCR Reaction

Previous Indexing:

• Polymerase Chain Reaction (1991-1995)

See Also:

• Genetic Markers
• DNA Fingerprinting

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Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Investigative Techniques
Genetic Techniques
Nucleic Acid Amplification Techniques
Polymerase Chain Reaction
Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA Technique

All MeSH Categories
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Investigative Techniques
Molecular Probe Techniques
Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA Technique