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supernatant

[soo-per-neyt-nt] / ˌsu pərˈneɪt nt /


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The phage-free supernatant served as a comparative control.

From Science Daily Oct. 26, 2023

In the tube that contained phage labeled with 35S, the supernatant contained the radioactively labeled phage, whereas no radioactivity was detected in the pellet.

From Textbooks Jun. 9, 2022

The heavier bacterial cells settled down and formed a pellet, whereas the lighter phage particles stayed in the supernatant.

From Textbooks Jun. 9, 2022

The supernatant containing the genomic DNA was transferred to a new collection tube.

From Nature Sep. 19, 2017

Formalin was added to a portion of the supernatant in the amount necessary to make the final dilution 0.4 per cent.

From Myology and Serology of the Avian Family Fringillidae A Taxonomic Study by William B. Stallcup




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