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