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Vocabulary Entry
oligo
|noun • adjective
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N
noun
A type of molecule, particularly a short chain or a polymer made of a few repeating units.
Example Sentences
"Researchers synthesized an oligo to study its effects on gene expression."
"The oligo was used as a primer in the PCR process."
"He ordered several oligos to conduct his experiments."
A
adjective
Referring to a small number or a few of something.
Example Sentences
"The experiment required oligo sequences to ensure specificity."
"She focused on oligo patterns in the analysis."
"They found oligo variations in the samples collected."