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Record 1 2013-07-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Genetics
DEF

A test of a sample of DNA to determine whether it matches particular characteristics.

OBS

DNA test, DNA testing and DNA analysis are often used interchangeably. However, "testing" is the act of carrying out a test or tests. A "test" is a set of operations, including DNA analysis. "DNA analysis" is the actual operation that consists of studying DNA once it is isolated.

Key term(s)
  • deoxyribonucleic acid test

French

Domaine(s)
  • Génétique
OBS

Le test d'ADN se distingue de l'analyse d'ADN en ce sens qu'il comporte une série d'opérations dont l'analyse d'ADN fait partie. Celle-ci est l'opération principale qui consiste en l'étude de la composition de l'ADN une fois l'ADN isolé.

Key term(s)
  • test de l'acide désoxyribonucléique

Spanish

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