| Adleman |
Named in honor of a visionary in the field, this method utilizes DNA to solve computational problems. |
| Algorithm |
A set of well-defined instructions or rules used to solve a particular computational problem in DNA computing. |
| DNA Computing |
A field of study that focuses on the use of DNA molecules for performing computations. |
| DNA Strand |
A long chain of nucleotides, typically made up of adenine (A), cytosine (C), guanine (G), and thymine (T), used in DNA computing. |
| Hybridization |
The process of forming DNA strands through the binding of complementary base pairs, an essential step in DNA computing. |
| Molecular Computation |
The use of molecules, such as DNA, RNA, or proteins, to perform computational tasks. |
| Nanotechnology |
The manipulation and control of matter on an atomic, molecular, and supramolecular scale, which plays a significant role in DNA computing. |
| Parallelism |
DNA computing utilizes the ability of DNA molecules to work together simultaneously, enabling efficient solution of intricate computational problems. |
| Turing Complete |
A system or device that can perform any computation that a Turing machine can, including DNA computing systems. |
