Glossary Term
Deoxyribonucleotide Triphosphate
PCR TermsEN
Definition
A nucleotide comprised of either a purine or pyrimidine nitrogenous base bound to a deoxyribose sugar esterified with three phosphate groups. These molecules are essential for DNA synthesis.
Extended Notes
Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C105951. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0. Source identity and definition checked automatically on 2026-10-20. No individual clinical interpretation or human reviewer is asserted.
Also Known As
Deoxyribonucleotide TriphosphatedNTP