Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA Technique

**Definition:** Technique that utilizes low-stringency polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplification with single primers of arbitrary sequence to generate strain-specific arrays of anonymous DNA fragments. RAPD technique may be used to determine taxonomic identity, assess kinship relationships, analyze mixed genome samples, and create specific probes.

**Tree numbers:** - E05.393.620.500.687 - E05.601.700

**Synonyms:** - Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA Technic - RAPD-PCR - RAPD Technic - RAPD Technique - Arbitrarily Primed PCR Reaction