Glossary Term

Base Pair

PCR TermsEN

Definition

The paired nucleotides in a DNA or RNA sequence.

Extended Notes

Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C94634. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0. Source identity and definition checked automatically on 2026-10-18. No individual clinical interpretation or human reviewer is asserted.

Also Known As

Base Pair