dnasegment
nounUK /ˌdiː.enˈeɪ ˈseɡ.mənt/
US /ˌdiː.enˈeɪ ˈseɡ.mənt/
A DNA segment is a small piece of the code that tells a living thing how to grow.
The scientist studied a DNA segment to learn why the plant had blue flowers.
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2. A short, specific region of a DNA molecule used in lab tests.
The lab amplified a DNA segment to check for the virus.
3. A section of genetic code that can be copied or moved.
The team inserted a DNA segment into the bacteria.
4. A labeled part of a DNA strand in a diagram or map.
Each DNA segment on the chart was marked with a different color.