DNA, Complementary

**Definition:** Single-stranded complementary DNA synthesized from an RNA template by the action of RNA-dependent DNA polymerase. cDNA (i.e., complementary DNA, not circular DNA, not C-DNA) is used in a variety of molecular cloning experiments as well as serving as a specific hybridization probe.

**Tree numbers:** - D13.444.308.497.220 - D13.444.600.223.500 - D27.720.470.530.600.223.260

**Synonyms:** - Complementary DNA - cDNA