probe sequence
[/proʊb ˈsiːkwəns/]
nounpl: probe sequences
sequência sonda
1. A short strand of DNA or RNA used in molecular biology to detect the presence of a complementary DNA or RNA sequence through hybridization
The researcher used a fluorescent probe sequence to identify the target gene in the DNA sample.
O pesquisador usou uma sequência sonda fluorescente para identificar o gene alvo na amostra de DNA.
2. In computing and networking, a sequence of data packets sent to test connectivity or gather information about a network path
The network administrator sent a probe sequence to diagnose the connection issue.
O administrador de rede enviou uma sequência sonda para diagnosticar o problema de conexão.
This is a specialized scientific term primarily used in molecular biology, genetics, and network engineering contexts. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation but is standard terminology in academic and professional scientific settings in both Brazil and the United States. The term has remained largely unchanged across different English-speaking regions and is typically used without translation in international scientific publications.
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