primer [1]
short nucleotide sequences that serve as a starting point for DNA synthesis. They are required for DNA replication because DNA polymerase can only add nucleotides to an existing DNA strand.
short nucleotide sequences that serve as a starting point for DNA synthesis. They are required for DNA replication because DNA polymerase can only add nucleotides to an existing DNA strand.
Links
[1] https://discoveringthegenome.org/genomics-glossary/primer