Meanings
nounDNA ladder (plural DNA ladders)
plural DNA ladders
- biologyA reagent consisting of a solution of DNA of specified length; used in gel electrophoresis as a standard.
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DNA ladder. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/DNA%20ladder
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