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BIOCHIP [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-03-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Genetics
- Biotechnology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- DNA chip
1, record 1, English, DNA%20chip
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- DNA array 2, record 1, English, DNA%20array
correct
- DNA microarray 3, record 1, English, DNA%20microarray
correct
- microarray 4, record 1, English, microarray
correct
- DNA biochip 5, record 1, English, DNA%20biochip
correct
- biochip 6, record 1, English, biochip
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chip of silicon or other solid material on which microscopic arrays of molecules such as DNA sections or polypeptides are mounted for simultaneous testing or analysis. 6, record 1, English, - DNA%20chip
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The completion of the sequencing of the human genome and that of many other organisms makes the determination of gene function an important ... step in understanding the role of DNA in the processes of life. DNA microarrays are an excellent tool to address this question because their numerous probe sites enable the analysis of many genes simultaneously. 7, record 1, English, - DNA%20chip
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Génétique
- Biotechnologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- puce à ADN
1, record 1, French, puce%20%C3%A0%20ADN
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- puce à oligonucléotides 2, record 1, French, puce%20%C3%A0%20oligonucl%C3%A9otides
correct, feminine noun
- biopuce à ADN 3, record 1, French, biopuce%20%C3%A0%20ADN
correct, feminine noun
- biopuce 4, record 1, French, biopuce
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petite plaque de verre, de silicium ou d'un autre matériau inerte, sur laquelle ont été greffés des brins d'ADN [acide désoxyribonucléique] de cellules ou de micro-organismes, permettant d'en révéler spécifiquement la présence dans le milieu en contact avec la plaque. 5, record 1, French, - puce%20%C3%A0%20ADN
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La lecture de la puce après hydridation avec un ADN marqué par fluorescence donne des informations sur sa séquence. 2, record 1, French, - puce%20%C3%A0%20ADN
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
puce à ADN; biopuce à ADN : termes publiés au Journal officiel de la République française le 6 juillet 2008. 6, record 1, French, - puce%20%C3%A0%20ADN
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Genética
- Biotecnología
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- biochip
1, record 1, Spanish, biochip
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- chip de ADN 2, record 1, Spanish, chip%20de%20ADN
correct, masculine noun
- bioficha 3, record 1, Spanish, bioficha
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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