DNA barcoding
CEFR: C1
A taxonomic method that uses a short genetic marker in an organism's DNA to identify it as belonging to a particular species.
Synonyms
- DNA barcoding descriptor
- technical taxonomy
Common Collocations
- analysis of DNA barcoding
- features of DNA barcoding
- impact of DNA barcoding
Example Sentence
The empirical research passage in Cambridge IELTS 17 highlights the importance of DNA barcoding in its specific analytical context.