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RNA Reverse Transcriptase PCR

Definition: RNA Reverse Transcriptase PCR (RT-PCR) is a laboratory technique that allows for the amplification and detection of specific RNA sequences in a sample by converting RNA into complementary DNA (cDNA) using the enzyme reverse transcriptase.

Senses:

1. Noun - Molecular Biology: A technique used to measure the expression levels of specific RNA molecules in a sample by converting RNA into cDNA and then amplifying the cDNA using polymerase chain reaction (PCR).
2. Noun - Virology: An enzymatic process used by retroviruses to convert their viral RNA into DNA, which can then integrate into the host genome.

Sample Sentences:

1. The researchers used RNA Reverse Transcriptase PCR to analyze the expression levels of genes in different cell types.
2. Retroviruses, like HIV, rely on the action of RNA Reverse Transcriptase PCR to convert their RNA genomes into DNA.

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