mishybridization
Noun
Meaning
mishybridization (countable and uncountable, plural mishybridizations)
Incorrect or faulty hybridization.
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Examples
Mononucleotide and dinucleotide repeats should be avoided, as loop formation can occur and contribute to mishybridization.
Primer sequences need to be chosen to uniquely select for a region of DNA, avoiding the possibility of mishybridization to a similar sequence nearby.