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CDNA

Definition:

In molecular biology, CDNA (complementary DNA) is a synthesized DNA molecule that is complementary to a messenger RNA (mRNA) template. It is commonly used in genetic research for studying gene expression and the production of recombinant proteins.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: A type of DNA molecule synthesized from an mRNA template.

Example: The researchers used CDNA to analyze the gene expression levels in the cancer cells.

Sense 2:

Noun: An abbreviation for Compact Disc Nucleic Acid, a method for storing digital information in the form of nucleotide sequences on a compact disc.

Example: The CDNA technology revolutionized data storage, allowing for vast amounts of information to be saved on a small optical disc.

Sense 3:

Related Product: You can find CDNA kits and reagents on Amazon for your molecular biology experiments.

Note: CDNA can also refer to various other meanings or acronyms not covered here.