polynucleotide
/ˌpɑliˈnukliətaɪd/
noun
- A long chain of nucleotides (the building blocks of DNA and RNA) linked together.
- DNA is a polynucleotide that stores genetic information in all living cells.
- Scientists synthesized a polynucleotide in the lab to study how genes work.
- The polynucleotide chain is made up of a sugar, a phosphate, and a nitrogenous base.