Definition for DNA probe
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A DNA probe is used to identify specific DNA fragments. The probe sequence is complementary to the DNA sequence of interest, thus it can base pair, or hybridize, with the DNA strand. Probes can be small oligomers or long fragments. They are labeled for detection using radioactivity or another tag, such as fluorescent probes.
