PCR amplification
[pee-see-ahr am-plif-i-KAY-shun]
nounfemininepl: PCR amplifications / amplificações por PCR
amplificação por PCR
1. A molecular biology technique that uses the polymerase chain reaction to create multiple copies of a specific DNA segment for analysis or research purposes
PCR amplification is essential for detecting viral infections in diagnostic laboratories.
A amplificação por PCR é essencial para detectar infecções virais em laboratórios de diagnóstico.
2. The process of exponentially increasing the number of DNA molecules through repeated cycles of denaturation, annealing, and extension
The PCR amplification produced millions of copies from a single DNA template.
A amplificação por PCR produziu milhões de cópias a partir de um único modelo de DNA.
PCR amplification is a cornerstone technique in modern molecular biology, widely used in Brazil and internationally for COVID-19 testing, genetic research, and forensic analysis. The terminology remains largely unchanged across Portuguese-speaking regions due to its scientific nature. In Brazil, it's fundamental to research conducted at institutions like FIOCRUZ and university laboratories.
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