molecular markers
[mə-ˈle-kyə-lər ˈmär-kərz]
nounpl: molecular markers
marcadores moleculares
1. DNA sequences or proteins used to identify and track specific genes or traits in organisms for research, diagnosis, or breeding purposes
Researchers used molecular markers to identify disease-resistant genes in crop plants.
Os pesquisadores utilizaram marcadores moleculares para identificar genes resistentes a doenças em plantas cultivadas.
2. Distinctive genetic or biochemical characteristics that can be detected and used to distinguish between individuals or populations
Molecular markers are essential tools in forensic DNA analysis.
Os marcadores moleculares são ferramentas essenciais na análise de DNA forense.
3. Specific molecules or sequences that indicate the presence of disease or a particular biological condition
Blood tests can detect molecular markers for early cancer detection.
Exames de sangue podem detectar marcadores moleculares para diagnóstico precoce de câncer.
The term 'molecular markers' is highly specialized scientific vocabulary used extensively in biotechnology, genetics research, and medical diagnostics in both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking countries. It represents the intersection of modern molecular biology with practical applications in agriculture, medicine, and forensics. In Brazil, this terminology is particularly important in agricultural research, given the country's significant investment in genetic improvement of crops like sugarcane, soybeans, and corn.
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