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NAL Agricultural Thesaurus
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Fields of Study > genetics > molecular genetics > hybridization probes > RNA probes
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RNA probes

Definition:
RNA usually prepared by transcription from cloned DNA, which complements a specific mRNA or DNA and is generally used for studies of virus genes, distribution of specific RNA in tissues and cells, integration of viral DNA into genomes, transcription, etc. Whereas DNA probes are preferred for use at a more macroscopic level for detection of the presence of DNA/ RNA from specific species or subspecies, RNA probes are preferred for genetic studies.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Core
Broader Concept:
hybridization probes
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/53242
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