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Cytochrome b

Definition

A mitochondrial gene commonly used for species identification by PCR and sequencing. Short fragments amplify reliably from degraded wildlife products; species-specific primers allow direct identification without full sequencing.

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  • Big Cat and Bear Product IdentificationA mitochondrial gene commonly used for species identification by PCR and sequencing. Short fragments amplify reliably from degraded wildlife products; species-...

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