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Fields of Study > genetics > molecular genetics > genetic techniques and protocols > polymerase chain reaction > genome walking
Research, Technology, Methods > methodology > laboratory techniques > genetic techniques and protocols > polymerase chain reaction > genome walking
Preferred Term:

genome walking

Definition:
A polymerase chain reaction-based DNA sequencing technique for identifying unknown nucleotide sequences flanking already characterized DNA regions.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
polymerase chain reaction
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • genomic walking
  • primer walking
  • gene walking
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/200653
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