poly biochemists again: explain the word! EDIT: wrong forum

[Kuciwalker]

What does "characterization" mean in this context?

Our early analysis used DAE molecules, because they are easier to characterize; their ligation leads to a reporter strand through which it is possible to characterize the products conveniently.

EDIT: oops, wrong forum, please move fast so kuci can write his powerpoint

[snoopy369]

lol @ kuci
Well, it'll be in OT soon enough. To answer your question, in general terms, it means easier to accurately describe the contents of something - ie, the composition of the molecule or its products when ligated (the pieces of the molecule).