dTTP

noun

Biochemistry.

1. either of two pyrimidine nucleotides used to synthesize DNA.

Word History and Origins

Origin of dTTP¹

First recorded in 1955–60; shortening of d(eoxy)- ( def. ) + t(hymidine) ( def. ) + t(ri)p(hosphate) ( def. )

Example Sentences

Reactions contained the recommended buffer and enzyme concentrations and a 50:1 molar mixture of dTTP:biotin-16-dUTP at the dTTP concentrations indicated.

From Nature

Reactions contained the recommended buffer and enzyme concentrations and a 50:1 molar mixture of dTTP:biotin-16-dUTP at the dTTP concentrations indicated.

From Nature

Reactions contained the recommended buffer and enzyme concentrations and a 50:1 molar mixture of dTTP:biotin-16-dUTP at the dTTP concentrations indicated.

From Nature