Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
concatamer
Noun
/kənˈkætəˌmɜːr/
Definition
A concatamer is a molecule that consists of repeated units of nucleic acids connected in a linear fashion.
Examples
- The concatamer formed during the replication of some viral genomes.
- Scientists often study concatamers to understand the mechanisms of genetic variation.
Meaning
Concatenation refers to the linking together of multiple identical or similar segments, typically in the context of DNA or RNA molecules.
Synonyms
- Chain
- Link
- Sequence
