amplicon

An amplicon is a specific segment of DNA that has been copied many times through a process called amplification. Scientists often generate amplicons when they want to analyze or study particular parts of the genetic material, such as genes involved in disease or traits. Using techniques like polymerase chain reaction (PCR), they can rapidly produce large quantities of this DNA segment from a tiny initial sample. This makes it easier to detect, measure, or manipulate the genetic information for research, diagnosis, or other scientific purposes.